Second Amendment News Roundup for 8/12/08

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

From David Codrea's War on Guns:
*"Follow the Results"--which contains the quote of the day concerning David Olofson.
*"A Maryland Shooter"--there is a dire warning here for gun owners in Maryland as law enforcement begins using intimidation tactics.
*"Support Your Local Gang Rape"--this one should make you sick. Law enforcement actually encourages atrocities like these within prisons.

Armed and Safe has something that should get your blood boiling this afternoon. How about a law professor who believes ALL gun owners should face legal liability whether they are guilty of anything or not!?

A Keyboard and a .45 has an interesting news story concerning football coaches that are grappling with gun policies.

Mike McCarville posts an interesting read on Senator Tom Coburn, R-OK, and his ongoing dispute with the Senate Ethics Committee concerning his delivering babies for FREE! It seems the Dems want to hang Coburn because he often ties up abominable legislation the Democrats introduce in the Senate, making him a VERY valuable resource in the cause of freedom.

Gateway Pundit provides vital reading on the ground invasion of Georgia by Russian troops, just as the New York Times reports that Russia has ordered a halt to the invasion.

Gateway has an update on the John Edwards sex scandal which shows that the Senator's version of the events don't square with the facts.

Gateway is also reporting that Nancy Pelosi has indicated she may cave on the GOP's demands for a vote in the House on offshore oil drilling.

The Hill has more on the story of Pelosi's supposed willingness to allow an offshore drilling vote.

CNS reports that the Communist Party USA has endorsed Barack Obama and says that if elected he will end 30 years of 'ultra-right rule.'

The U.K. Telegraph posts an op-ed that says the great oil bubble has finally burst.

Wallet Pop reports on an 'air car' that supposedly gets up to 106 miles per gallon by using a combination of compressed air and gasoline.

The Autonomist has the Barack Obama dupe salute. LOL! (H/t to Rezkorama).

From Dr. John Lott:
*Video of Lott's Debate with Paul Helmke on Gun Free Zones on college campuses
*New Op-Ed on Obama's statements on energy efficiency
*Judge upholds gun ban at Atlanta airport--time to gear up for another fight.

Today's MUST-read is at Western Rifle Shooters Association entitled, 'The Penalty is Always Death.' This piece is not for the faint of heart but it tells the truth about the tactics of the growing all-powerful government.

Sebastian reports that a federal court has upheld Lautenberg. Damn.

Robb Allen notes some good news concerning the gun ban in Evanston, Illinois.

Nicki hits one out of the ballpark today. This is good writing, and her sentiments on what is right about America is something we need to hear.

Ahab has the info on tonight's podcast of 'Gun Nuts--The Next Generation.' This is a great Internet radio show that apparently is growing. So give it a listen!

Alphecca says it the way I like it about Communist China. YEAH, what he said!!!

Texas Fred provides hard-hitting commentary on the Russia-Georgia situation. Not sure I agree with all of it, but it is an opinion worth reading and considering.

Insight on Freedom has a warning to America. Read it all.

Gearing Up for Day 7

Today marks Day 7 of the GOP floor revolt in the U.S. House of Representatives. The GOP is calling for Nancy Pelosi to call Congress back in session in order to deal with the nation's energy needs.

As we gear up for Day 7, I thought it would be beneficial to provide the observations of a blogger on the scene--a writer who was present in the House Chamber on Friday, as well as earlier in the week.

These are first-hand observations of a member of 'the new media'--a citizen journalist who blogs. These reports show House Republicans in action, assertively providing the leadership needed to get America rolling on oil drilling, wind and solar power, fuel cell technology, as well as a host of other alternative sources of energy.

Read both reports in their entirety. This is America at work.
*Report on Day 6--Friday
*Report on Day 5--Thursday