Comaprison: Experience of Palin vs Obama

The same youtube channel TheMouthPiece which posted Burning Down the House also has a video comparing the experience of Palin vs Obama:

The Facts Behind The Economic Crisis: Burning Down the House

This video link was sent to me by one of my blog readers - thanks Shawn!

The facts behind the current Economic Crisis - Obama is trying to pin the crisis on Bush when he should actually be looking in the mirror - Burning Down The House: What Caused Our Economic Crisis?v3


Update 1: Once again it was removed to keep the truth from getting out. Nothing like censorship. I'll keep an eye out on themouthpiece youtube channel & will update the link once he re-posts it. For now, check out this informative video about Obama titled "Covering Your Fannie, Who Really Caused Our Economic Crisis?":



Update 2: Link updated to the new version. Watch it quick before they ban it again!

Update 3: Below is a copy of the original banned version another youtube user uploaded. The music soundtrack is better, but watch it quick before youtube removes it again. :)

2008 GRPC 1st Day

This evening I attended the the 2008 Gun Rights Policy Conference Reception here in Phoenix. I met Eric of the Handgun Podcast & we walked around introducing ourselves to some of our favorite heros in the Gun Rights Movement. Just a few of the people Eric & I met this evening were Alan Gura, Alan Gottlieb, Alan Korwin, David Kopel, Jon Roland, & gunscribe.

My favorite part of the evening was just sitting around the table with David Kopel, gunscribe, Eric, Jon Roland, and myself talking about anything & everything 2nd Amendment related. Our conversation included how to best gain converts to our side of the gun rights issue & what exactly the term militia originally meant when the Bill of Rights was written. What a treat. It's too bad we didn't record it as it would have made a great podcast episode.

I can't wait for tomorrow, it's going to be a fun packed day!

Detroit Crime Lab Closed: 10% Error Rate in Firearms Cases!

1 in 10 firearms cases were found to have serious errors during an audit of the Detroit Police Crime Lab which led to its closure - there are likely innocent people in the slammer placed there with invalid evidence from that lab. Many people incorrectly assume Police crime labs are infallible but this just goes to show that nobody can screw something up the way a government agency can. Like President Ronald Reagan said, "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'"

. . . The inspection found that the laboratory’s firearms unit was in compliance with just 42 percent of “essential standards,” which are criteria that fundamentally affect the outcome of work there. Accreditation requires 100 percent compliance. In addition, auditors re-examined 200 randomly selected shooting cases and found serious errors in 19. The laboratory handles about 1,800 shooting cases a year, they said.

“If this 10 percent error rate holds,” the report said, “the negative impact on the judicial system would be substantial, with a strong likelihood of wrongful convictions and a valid concern about numerous appeals.” . . .

Obama Trying to Squash the 1st Amendment

Running scared of the truth about his war against the 2nd Amendment getting out via NRA ads, the Barack Obama campaign tried to squash the 1st Amendment. I guess trying to squash the 2nd Amendment just wasn't enough for Barack Obama.

Sebastian & Bitter have more.

Dustin Hawkins: Barack Fauxbama

Dustin Hawkins (no relation to myself but I do like his 1st name!) wrote an excellent article about Barack Obama titled: Barack Fauxbama:

Last week, Barack Obama challenged a crowd of supporters to approach Republicans and Independents and to “argue with them and get in their face.” And then do what? Lie? He immediately asked his supporters to talk about what a gun-toting, anti-tax nut he is. Let’s take a moment to note the irony of having the biggest liberal in the Senate tell a liberal crowd to argue non-liberal positions on his behalf.

Obama asked that when his supporters get in their friends faces and argue to tell them that he just loves the 2nd Amendment. The NRA, which I hear knows a thing or two about gun rights, gave Obama a grade of F in 1998, 2002, and 2004. Gun Owners of America followed this up with F’s in 2005 and 2007. And though Obama’s mate Joe Biden recently said he would fist-fight Barack if he tried to touch his guns, Biden too is mysteriously wrapped up in F’s from the NRA and GOA, but gets A’s from anti-gun groups the Brady Campaign and Handgun Control, Inc. So yes, get in their faces… and lie . . .

Check it out, definitely worth a read.

Firearm Owners Protection Act Win

A win for the Firearm Owners Protection Act (FOPA). H/T to Arms & the Law.

PA: Sheriff DeLeo Revoked Her CCW Permit

Lebanon County PA Sheriff Michael DeLeo revoked Meleanie Hain's concealed carry permit because she was open carrying while watching a soccer game. I'm no expert on PA law, but it looks to me like it is perfectly legal to open carry in PA with or without a permit unless you happen to be in the city of brotherly love, which she wasn't. I guess that Sheriff DeLeo just doesn't like soccer moms to be armed for the defense of themselves or their children so he abused his authority in an illegal fashion. I hope she sues & wins enough to buy herself a case of her favorite lipstick & a couple of extra firearms of her own choosing paid for courtesy of the citizens who elected DeLeo. Perhaps in the next election they'll choose more wisely.

You may even want to call or e-mail his office to let him know exactly what you think of his decision before the next election. His office can be reached at 717-228-4410.

You can see a copy of the Sheriff's revocation letter here. Other details here. There is also a fundraiser.

Update 1: More from Fox. H/T to Arms & the Law.

Update 2: Second Amendment Sisters Applaud Meleanie Hain.

Update 3: Oct 14th Judge ruled in her favor & Rescinded the Revocation. H/T to Sebastian.

Update 4: More.

Update 5: Meleanie Hain Files One Million Suit against Sheriff DeLeo.

Update 6: Unfortunate news: Meleanie's husband killed her in a sneak murder/suicide attack that caught her by surprise while she was using her computer. Anti Gun folks are using this attack by her husband as an excuse to say everyone should be denied the freedom to bear arms in their own defense. I say hogwash to that ridiculous conclusion.

Tom Gresham's guntalk.tv

I just realized that I've never done a post about Tom Gresham's guntalk.tv - it's a great resource for both new & long time gun owners. There is a wealth of free instructional videos available on a wide range of topics in addition to instructional videos that are only available if you choose to subscribe. Check it out.

You are probably already aware that Tom Gresham also hosts an excellent weekly Gun Talk Radio show that you can listen to on many good radio stations or via live streaming over the Internet on Sundays in addition to being available as a podcast. If you've never listened to his show you're missing out on a lot of fun. He covers a vast swath of gun related topics from shooting sports to gun rights issues, politics, and politicians.

As an extra bonus, for those of us lucky enough to be attending this year's Gun Rights Policy Conference, Tom Gresham will be speaking there this Sunday!

Another Obama Compatibility Test

Earlier I mentioned the NRA OMatch Obama Compatibility Test which covers critical gun rights issues. This evening I took another Obama Compatibility test that covers 51 of the major political issues. It turned out that he disagrees with me on 49 out of the 51 issues covered. At the end it also lets you know how average Americans answered the same questions based on surveys, & it turned out that he's out of step with the Average American in all but one item. Why? Because he represents the far left fringe of the far left wing, & he represents the type of change that Average Americans do NOT want!

So once again, if you are even remotely thinking about pulling the lever for Obama this November, take the Obama Compatibility Quiz first! Does Obama represent Change? You bet. Does he represent the type of change America wants? No WAY!

NRA: Who Will Fact Check the Fact Checkers?

The NRA has issued a response to the false fact check claims about these ads.

More on this topic from Uncle.

Update 1: John R Lott has posted an excellent analysis of this subject. H/T to Rustmeister.

Update 2: More from breibart.tv H/T to Arms & the Law.

Update 3: Round 2 of the NRA vs Fact Check.

2008 GRPC Agenda

The 2008 Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC) Agenda has been released. The theme this year is Elect Freedom. You can register here. Remember that it is absolutely free. What better price could there be? It is being held at the Sheraton Crescent here in Phoenix Arizona this year (2620 W. Dunlap Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85021).

Update 1: Related SAF Press Release.

The Obama Compatibility Quiz

Are you thinking about voting for Obama? If so, before you commit, take the Obama Compatibility quiz! After you're done, also check out these ads.

Dr Phil on Teachers with Guns

Dr Phil is planning today to discuss the Texas School District that has opted to "allow" a board approved list of CCW permit holding teachers who have received special training on dealing with hostage situations be "allowed" to bear arms while in so-called "Gun Free Zones" in their school district. Expect some anti-gun bias on the part of Dr Phil & the Pro-Obama Texas Federation of Teachers Union rep.

Dr Phil has a related poll going - go vote:

http://drphil.com/shows/page/Webpolls/

H/T to David.

AZ: Phoenix Homeowner Mistakenly Shot by Police

A tragic story indeed from this past Wednesday night. Important details are not yet clear. The reports I've read mention that the Police arrived on the scene after multiple 911 calls and found a woman with 2 children outside the home shouting "He's got a gun!" Inside the home a Phoenix homeowner had been detaining an intruder at gunpoint in a room when the Police went in & ordered everyone out of the home. As the homeowner was walking down the hall carrying his gun a Police Officer mistook him for the intruder they had been called about & shot him multiple times, though the homeowner is expected to survive. The wounded intruder was found afterward in the room the homeowner had come out of. The officer is now on routine administrative leave while an investigation into the incident is underway.

More here from Fox, ABC, AZCentral, and AZFamily.

FL: Robber Threatened the Life of the Wrong Baby

When an armed robber in Lake Worth Florida pointed his gun at a 7 Month old baby he quickly learned that you don't threaten the family of an armed man. Unfortunately for the robber, it was his final lesson.

Noel Nagi says he was ready to give the gun-toting would-be robber the cash - about $150. "Just don't do anything crazy. There's a baby."

Around the counter-top corner, Nagi's 7-month-old grandson was perched on his father's knee. His mother, Nagi's daughter, stood nearby.

"I don't give a f—," Nagi recalls the man saying as he pivoted and leveled the gun at the boy.

Then a customer pulled open the A1A Discount Beverage door. In a heartbeat, the gunman was distracted.

The father, Yamen Abdelfattah, handed off the infant to its mother. She rushed him to the closed office in two steps. The gunman's attention and weapon then returned to Nagi, the store's owner. And the babe's father, a gun-carrying veteran of the check-cashing business, pulled his weapon, rounded the corner and fired.

"Five, six times, I don't know. I've never shot someone," 29-year-old Abdelfattah said, retelling the story Monday morning from the very chair he and his son were in last night at the shop in suburban Lake Worth . . .

DC Second Amendment Enforcement Act Passes in House

The House today passed the Second Amendment Enforcement Act (H.R. 6842), and it now moves to the Senate. Call your Senator & ask that it be placed on the Senate schedule. Below is a related NRA-ILA press release:

Fairfax, VA - The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to approve the National Rifle Association (NRA)-backed “Second Amendment Enforcement Act” in an overwhelming bi-partisan vote of 266-152. The Act, passed as an amendment to H.R. 6842, will overturn the District of Columbia’s gun control restrictions that defy the recent Supreme Court ruling by continuing to limit D.C. residents’ right to self-defense. This bill is necessary to enforce the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in District of Columbia v. Heller.

Following passage, Chris W. Cox, NRA’s chief lobbyist remarked, “From the moment the Supreme Court overturned this failed gun ban, elitist politicians have sought to undermine the Court’s decision with bogus emergency regulations that all but stop residents from exercising their Second Amendment rights. NRA wants to make sure D.C. residents are able to protect themselves and their families.”

On June 26, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled “the District’s ban on handgun possession in the home violates the Second Amendment, as does its prohibition against rendering any lawful firearm in the home operable for the purpose of immediate self-defense.”

A bi-partisan group of Congressmen introduced legislation this summer to force the D.C. Council into compliance with the Supreme Court after the council enacted ‘emergency’ gun-control restrictions on its residents after D.C.’s gun ban and self-defense ban were overturned.

The Second Amendment Enforcement Act will:

• Repeal the District’s ban on semi-automatic handguns. Semi-automatic pistols have been the most commonly purchased firearms in the United States over the last 20 years, and therefore a ban on those firearms is unconstitutional as decided by Heller;

• Restore the right of self-defense by repealing the requirement that firearms be disassembled or secured with a trigger lock in the home;

• Reform the current D.C. registration system that requires multiple visits to police headquarters; ballistics testing; passing a written test on D.C. gun laws; fingerprinting; and limiting registration to one handgun per 90 days. The current system is unduly burdensome and serves as a vehicle for even more onerous restrictions; and

• Create a limited exemption to the federal ban on interstate handgun sales by allowing D.C. residents to purchase handguns in Virginia and Maryland. Currently there is only one licensed firearm dealer in the District, and the District government is standing in the way of additional dealers opening their doors. A 40-year old federal law prohibits residents from purchasing handguns outside of the District.

I’d like to thank Congressmen Travis Childers, John Dingell, John Tanner, Mike Ross, Mark Souder, Bill Sali and Robin Hayes for their leadership. NRA will continue our work to bring the Second Amendment to D.C. residents, but we call on the Senate now to take up this historic legislation,” concluded Cox. “The American people should know where their elected representatives stand on this critical civil rights legislation before the November elections.”

-nra-

Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen's group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation's leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military.

You can also watch video from last night's House debate.

Update 1: More from the SAF, GOA, CCRKBA, Fox News, Washington Post, & the Washington Times.

Video of US House of Representatives Debate

Last night I watched the US House of Representatives Debate their option to revoke the unconstitutional gun bans in Washington DC via the Childers substitute amendment to HR 6842. The archive video is available here. It was very interesting to watch the debate unfold where many representatives from both sides of the isle joined Representative Travis Childers in defense of the 2nd Amendment protection of the right to keep & bear arms, and his bill that would at least partially bring an end to egregious infringements of it in the District of Columbia. In contrast another group of Democrats argued against it & talked about "Local Government Rights" which of course don't even exist. The government has powers, not rights, and in the case of Washington DC, the local government only has whatever power that congress chooses to delegate to it.

The House is scheduled to vote on it this morning. I'll update this post with a link to that video once it becomes available.

Update 1: The House passed the bill - it goes to the Senate next.

Update 2: Here is a link to the video of the vote.

Economics 101 for Obama & his Supporters

Just the basics. Evan Obama Supporters should be able to understand one or two of the primary highlights: