Dems' Convention Opens to Myriad of Problems

As the Democratic National Convention gets underway in Denver this week, it would seem that the Dems are opening their grand meeting to a myriad of problems and contradictions.

The most glaring of these contradictions is the fact that the City of Denver and the Democratic leadership opened a Gitmo-style jail near the convention site to 'detain' protesters.

One can only assume that some if not most of these protesters will be detained without charges being brought against them. Once again, is that the aroma of Gitmo I smell? You know, the one that the Dems condemn for being supposedly 'unlawful?'

Most of us were under the impression that since the Dems have made it their business to appeal to those who claim freedom of speech and expression is the paramount human right, they would welcome any and all protests.

After all, these are the very people who screamed bloody murder when the Bush administration made it a practice of moving protesters out of the line of fire whenever the President's motorcade passed by, although the protesters were merely moved to another location rather than jailed.

By taking these tactics to the extreme, the Democrats seem to be sending the mixed message that protesters are to be encouraged as long as they don't protest the Democrats. If they do, they go to jail.

Almost as glaring a problem as the Denver Gitmo Prison for protesters at the Democratic Convention is the fact that Barack Obama lacked the intestinal fortitude to do the one thing that would have nearly insured him the Presidency--choosing Hillary Clinton as his running mate.

Hillary won millions of votes across the country and is much more popular than Obama with the very demographic groups that he needs to win. She garnered almost as many delegates as he did.

Prudence and wisdom would dictate that the top of the ticket would choose the most popular of his/her opponents in order to maximize voting potential and unite the Party. This is why Ronald Reagan chose George H.W. Bush in 1980 and why John Kennedy chose LBJ back in 1960.

But not Obama. Hillary is obviously too much for him--too much of a threat--too strong a personality--to suit Barack and his wife, Michelle, who loathe Mrs. Clinton.

And then there are the protesters from within the Democrats' own ranks. One such protest held on Sunday turned violent when a group of ultra-Leftwing activists led by Cynthia McKinney roughed up a Fox News crew. Other network news crews were left unharmed, but apparently the group feels that since Fox is perceived as 'conservative,' then despite all the participants' rhetoric about 'free speech,' 'peace,' and 'nonviolent protest' it is perfectly acceptable to throw those ideals out the window when dealing with, well, people who disagree with them.

Last but not least are the countless corporate sponsors--an entity that Democrats claim to hate with a passion but love when it's time to get bankrolled. Corporate entities will be in Denver by the dozens, throwing lavish parties, complete with free food and spirits, all in an attempt to gain some leverage with some of the most powerful people in Washington.

So much for 'campaign finance reform.'

And perhaps this is the most blatant hypocrisy of all.

Second Amendment News Roundup for 8/18/08

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

From Codrea's War on Guns:
*'Displaying Their Colors'--the use of billboards in gun rights advocacy.
*'And Remember, They Hate Us Because We're Free'--new plans for domestic spying by law enforcement agencies on U.S. citizens.
*'A Blessing From On High'--Nancy Pelosi has declared that Obama has been annointed by GOD to be 'our leader.' Sheesh.

Armed and Safe provides excellent commentary on a columnist who claims gun rights advocates make him 'sick to his stomach.'

A Keyboard and a .45 has appropriately named Front Sight, Press as the blog of the week. I was saddened when Syd said he was hanging it up back in April. But now he's back as strong as ever. Good!

Speaking of Syd, Front Sight, Press posts a great article by Brian Fentiman entitled, 'Guns in the Hands of Good People--A Testament to Second Amendment Rights.'

Nicki blogs about her encounter with an NRA rep at a gun show recently, particularly when the rep found out Nicki had written articles for an NRA publication.

Cap'n Bob and the Damsel give us a follow-up report on the Para Warthog that had been repaired. Over the weekend, they took the pistol out to the range for a trial, post-repair.

Gateway Pundit reports that Andrea Mitchell and NBC News made some VERY serious charges against John McCain concerning the forum at the Saddleback Church. The McCain campaign came out swinging against NBC's obvious liberal bias. It's about time!

Gateway also reports that one day after Obama told Saddleback that his record on abortion was not as bad as reported, he proceeded to admit on Sunday that his record is the most liberal in the nation on abortion...and a pro-life group has a copy of a document that proves it!

Michelle Malkin has more on the liberal media smear of McCain.

Oleg Volk is known for world-class photography. Here, he posts two photos that we could entitle, Chics and Guns. (Slightly risque).

Freedom Sight posts more good quotes on liberty.

Bear on a Bicycle has a MUST-read on the sorry state of education in America today. Read it all.

Pamela Geller at Atlas Shrugs reports explosive news concerning a secret jail set up for the Democratic National Convention in Denver! These liberal bozos condemn Gitmo, but they have NO PROBLEM 'detaining' protesters at their Convention in a secret facility!

American Thinker posts '10 things that are above Obama's pay grade.'

Mike McCarville announces this year's recipient of the Oklahoma Rifle Association's Mike McCarville Media Award for support of 2nd Amendment rights.

Texas Fred posts one of the reasons why I hate homeowners' associations. They tend to be elitist, commie-fascist, and petty. Just wait till you see what THIS one told a man about his pickup truck!

Breda gives us a range report on her first-time use of the Colt 1911.

Robb Allen announces that he and Joe Huffman will be guests on the Gun Nuts show tomorrow night with Squeaks and Ahab. Good!

Say Uncle has another example of how anti-gun folk are curiously violent...and extremely so!

Days of Our Trailers provides an interesting read on one of the antis, entitled, '30 More Days of Summer.'

Of Arms and the Law reports that Chicago suburbs are trying to get around Heller.