Astute comment from Faul Yaakovich Khatikovsky needs to be shared: I see that some of our good ol’ boys and gals are all for throwing the dogs a bone by regulatory action banning so-called “bump stocks”. Besides being wrong on principle, I’d like them all to consider this: the bump stock is an ingenious innovation
Read More“Sen. Bill Nelson joined legislation today to ban ‘bump stocks,’ devices that allowed the Las Vegas killer to shoot at a far faster rate,” a Wednesday press release announced. “Legislation Nelson filed with Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif, and other Democrats would close a current loophole in the law that allows for the modifications. Forget that so
Read MoreBy now you’ve seen it a thousand times. On Twitter, in print, and on the air, Democratic politicians and progressive activists try to name and shame conservatives — especially conservative politicians — who offer “thoughts and prayers” in the aftermath of a mass shooting. “Your job isn’t to pray,” they argue. “Your job is to
Read MoreShall not be infringed actually means shall not be infringed
Shall not be infringed actually means shall not be infringed. The intention was that we the people could never be oppressed by force of arms by our national government, because it would not be better armed than the citizenry would be. Does that sound radical? It shouldn’t. That was how our republic was founded. What
Read MoreMinority leader Nancy Pelosi is calling on House Speaker Paul Ryan to bring legislation to the floor that bans bump stocks, or devices used to increase the discharge rate of a firearm, on top of other comprehensive anti-gun violence proposals. Pelosi told reporters on Thursday that now is the time for action on gun violence reform,
Read MoreHarvey Weinstein’s full statement following sexual harassment accusations: ‘I know I have a long way to go’
Harvey Weinstein released a statement after numerous women accused him of sexual harassment. “I came of age in the 60’s and 70’s, when all the rules about behavior and workplaces were different. That was the culture then. “I have since learned it’s not an excuse, in the office — or out of it. To anyone. “I
Read MoreChris Cox and Wayne LaPierre agree with the gun-grabbers: “Despite the fact that the Obama administration approved the sale of bump fire stocks on at least two occasions, the National Rifle Association is calling on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) to immediately review whether these devices comply with federal law. The NRA
Read MoreThe NRA has just announced its support for additional regulations to be enacted for bump fire stocks. The full statement is available below: In the aftermath of the evil and senseless attack in Las Vegas, the American people are looking for answers as to how future tragedies can be prevented. Unfortunately, the first response from some politicians
Read MoreFollowing the unfathomably tragic events in Las Vegas, many on the left are demanding that Congress pass new restrictions on guns. Such calls make even less sense than usual, given what much of the left already believes about the current political environment: that a fascist occupies the White House. “Yes, Donald Trump is a fascist,” wrote The
Read MoreI don’t agree with liberals often, because I’m not an idiot and because I love America, but when they once again say, “We must have a conversation about guns!” I still couldn’t agree more. And, since all we’ve heard is you leftists shrieking at us all week, I’ll start it off. You don’t ever get to disarm
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