The point they prove is that a nine millimeter on your belt doesn’t make the nine millimeters below it any bigger.
Morris Davis
February 22, 2013
Comment to A good day to NOT go to Starbucks
[It’s another Markley’s Law Monday!—Joe]
Category Archives: Quote of the Day
Quote of the day—Barb L.
You don’t get to be your own museum.
Barb L.
September 15, 2013
[I moved to a new clock tower today. I now have a clear field of fire into the lawns of homes over a mile away. It’s awesome!
I sorted through dozens of old boxes of stuff. Some of them contained stuff from 40 years ago. I’m a packrat and it’s difficult to let go of things. But I threw out garbage bag after garbage bag of stuff.
There were some things I had received from Microsoft that I considered historic. I help build Direct X and Windows Phone 7. I participated in the attempt at worlds record for the largest number of paper airplanes in flight at the same time and have one of the airplanes.
When I came across an artifact from the launch of Windows Phone Seven I wanted to pack it for the move. Barb was there and said to throw it. I started to explain how it was from the launch but she interrupted me with the above quote.
My response was:
Picture by Barb.–Joe]
Quote of the day—owlstead
So says the NRA. Which by the way stands for: ‘Nuts, Retards and Assholes.’
owlstead
September 9, 2013
Comment to In Colorado Recall, It’s Michael Bloomberg vs. the NRA
[You need to know what the anti-gun people think of you. It helps you do your part to keep things civil.—Joe]
Quote of the day—Billll
Sen. Morse is proud of his accomplishments and has said that if they cost him his job then it’s still worth it. He has the mindset of a suicide bomber.
Billll
September 11, 2013
Comment to Senator Says MAIG Should “Fold It Up”
[His accomplishment was to pass a repressive and unconstitutional anti-gun owner law.
It’s trivial to imagine scenarios where his actions kill more people than any one suicide bomber has ever killed. Senator Morse should be held accountable for his actions. He lost his job but he should be arrested and put on trial for violation of civil rights under the color of law.—Joe]
Quote of the day—The Denver Post Editorial Board
We hope the outcome of Tuesday’s recall elections closes an ugly chapter in Colorado’s political history, an instance when recalls were used against elected officials not for malfeasance or corruption in office but for simply voting their consciences.
The Denver Post Editorial Board
September 10, 2013
Time to move past Colorado recall elections
[“Simply voting their consciences?” Would they be saying the same thing if the lawmaker in question had come out of the closet as a KKK member and had helped passed laws which forbid mixed race marriages? How about “simply voting their consciences” to reinstate slavery? Or outlawing all non-Christian religion? Or outlawing books having more than 150 pages?
It is an ugly chapter in Colorado’s political history but not for the reason they believe. It’s ugly because bigotry and prejudice is a terrible thing regardless of the people being targeted.—Joe]
Quote of the day—Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America
From the outset, this recall was designed as a tool of intimidation funded by the gun lobby. What a ridiculous temper tantrum by a bunch of bullies – moms know them when we see them.
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America
September 10, 2013
OFFICIAL STATEMENT: MOMS DEMAND ACTION FOR GUN SENSE IN AMERICA RESPONDS TO COLORADO RECALL ELECTION RESULTS
[It’s called psychological projection.
“Moms” were the bullies (by proxy) in this political battle. They supported anti-freedom laws that drove many millions of dollars worth of business out of the state, made criminals out of innocent people, violated the specific enumerated rights of millions of people, and cost million of people countless hours and dollars in their battle to remove some of the law makers who implemented the illegal laws. Those are the actions of bullies. Not the innocent people who just want to be left alone.
In addition to the recall elections being successful we now have the opportunity to give Mayor Bloomberg some investment advice. If you want to get a return on your money in politics invest in the NRA. MAIG got nothing in return for the hundreds of thousands they spent.
It’s all good news but as I saw in one Tweet, I’m a little sad that we’re not following through with the traditional tar and feathers.—Joe]
Quote of the day—Brian Mann
New York adopted one of the toughest gun control laws in the U.S. — banning the sale of assault rifles and banana clips. Many of the state’s county sheriffs hate the law and some say they won’t enforce it. The fight over gun rights and gun safety has become a hot issue in sheriff races, as local law enforcement officials seek re-election in rural counties.
Brian Mann
September 10, 2013
New York’s Gun Control Law Gets Even More Controversial
[“Assault rifles?” “Banana clips?” Gun rights versus “gun safety?”
The ignorance is strong with this one.—Joe]
Quote of the day—Jose Soto
My gun control plan: a program where rednecks can trade their gun for a penis pump. That should ease the need for a weapon.
Jose Soto (@therealjosesoto)
Tweeted on February 15, 2013
[It’s another Markley’s Law Monday!—Joe]
Quote of the day—Stuart Leavenworth
@gunpolicy Of course we will – if you can form words into sentences. We publish rebuttals all the time.
— Stuart Leavenworth (@SacBeeEditBoard) September 7, 2013
[Stuart Leavenworth writes opinion pieces for the Sacramento Bee. His Tweet was in response to this Tweet:
Dr. Geren Wintemute is wrong (again) on #guncontrol in @SacBeeEditBoard: http://t.co/bqhrmTenPV. When will they publish OUR viewpoint? #2A
— Firearms Policy (@gunpolicy) September 6, 2013
It’s good to know what Leavenworth thinks of gun owners. I wonder what his boss would say if Leavenworth said something similar to a gay/Jewish/black rights group.
Leavenworth is a ignorant, prejudiced, bigot. He just doesn’t know it. Yet.—Joe]
Quote of the day—C.D. Michel
So the police are not obligated to help, can sue you if they do, and you get to pay for the privilege.
Such government shenanigans are part of the drive behind “stand your ground” laws. With the police often unable to help, or even openly hostile once they do, self-protection becomes a necessity. Legal protections like stand your ground laws are essential. They provide that in the absence of police assistance, or under the threat of police litigation, one can keep their life without losing their liberty.
C.D. Michel
September 2, 2013
When Police Sue You
[The back story is that a woman called the cops because of a man in her house (who she presumably knew) who had been using illegal recreational drugs for days. The cop shows up, gets beat up, shoots and kills the man, then sues the woman.
One has to wonder; Would the woman have been better off just shooting the man herself then calling the cops to take the trash out?—Joe]
Quote of the day—David Hardy
Therefore be it enacted:
I. Limitation on Use of Force in Self-Defense.
A. The victim of attempted murder, rape, robbery or other violent offense is not justified in using force to resist unless the said victim is unable to retreat from the person attempting the violent offence.
B. A person attempting to prevent the commission of murder, rape, robbery or other violent offense against another person is not justified unless the victim is unable to retreat from the person attempting the violent offense.
C. This Act shall be entitled “The Violent Criminals’ Protection Act of 2013.”
David Hardy
September 5, 2013
“No retreat” law repeal
[Hardy is a very pro-gun lawyer who has written (or ghost-written) many briefs on firearms cases for the Supreme Court. The above is him mocking the anti-gun people.
There is more at the post that is worthy of your time. It gives you a great deal of clarity into the apparent mindset of those who oppose “Stand your ground” laws.—Joe]
Quote of the day—Chris Cox
We’ll never match Bloomberg dollar for dollar, but we don’t have to. The hearts and minds of the American people certainly aren’t for sale to a billionaire mayor from New York City.
Chris Cox
September 1, 2013
Mayor Bloomberg is the best friend of 2nd Amendment advocates
[What is just as interesting to me about the above quote is that it, and about half of the opinion piece by Emily Miller, has been removed. Even Emily’s name was removed! The full opinion piece was there and more of it can be seen here.—Joe]
Quote of the day—Alfred Hitchcock
I never said all actors are cattle; what I said was all actors should be treated like cattle.
Alfred Hitchcock
Via Robert J. Avrech in Hollywood on Hollywood
[I’m not convinced that all actors should be treated like cattle. But when actors start expressing views and getting involved in things that they either know nothing about, or worse, have firmly held erroneous beliefs, then I understand the sentiment.—Joe]
Quote of the day—Sebastian
It’s not that many who support gun control want to live in a world without criminals having guns, they want to live in a world without people like you and me.
Sebastian
August 29, 2013
It’s Never Been About Crime
[There is a lot of evidence to support this thesis. Others have come to the same conclusion a well. Cam Edwards, here, is one. Alan Gottlieb once also told the Microsoft Gun Club (now “The Gun Club at Microsoft”) Chuck Schumer didn’t hate guns so much as he hated our culture.
Think about that. This isn’t really about guns. This is about destroying the individualist culture. The concept of the individual and individual rights is one of the fundamental differences between western culture and all others. And these people want to destroy it.—Joe]
Quote of the day—Top Conservative Cat
Trayvon Martin would’ve been 18 today, which is sad, but at least George Zimmerman was allowed to carry a gun to hide how small his penis is
Top Conservative Cat (@TeaPartyCat)
Tweeted on February 6, 2013
[It’s another Markley’s Law Monday!
The reality of it appears, at this time, that Zimmerman is alive today because his right to carry a gun was not infringed.—Joe]
Quote of the day—Barb L.
You don’t really pack a suitcase. Do you? You just put a few clothes in your gun case.
Barb L.
August 28, 2013
[There is more than a little truth in this.
This was from her watching me pack my duffle bag and before she knew about the case that had nothing but a gun, magazines, and 400 rounds of ammo in it.—Joe]
Quote of the day–David Hardy
The law has the concept of justified homicide. The average person has the concept of “good riddance.”
Dave Hardy
August 29, 2013
No indictment, and hardly surprising
[The anti-gun people don’t understand either.–Joe]
Quote of the day—Billll
Luring her out to the range to shoot your EBR is all well and good, but when it transpires that you have no ammo due to the national shortage, it begins to look like the old dodge of “running out of gas” at inspiration point.
Billll
August 27, 2013
Comment to Quote of the day—Amber Callipo
[I’ve “lured” women to the range with EBRs on many occasions. But in no case was there a sexual element present on my part that wasn’t established prior to the invitation to the range. I just don’t feel the connection between guns and sex like some people do and tend to be oblivious. That is until the woman makes her intentions clear that, at least for her, there is a connection.
Your mileage may vary.—Joe]
Quote of the day—Stranger
The “Right of Kings to disarm their subjects” was recognized nearly as far back as history goes. As does the “Right of free people to be armed.” So the roots of the Second Amendment go back at least to the Akkadians, some 4500 years ago.
And in all that time, not even one weapons control law has ever resulted in less crime or violence.
Stranger
February 9, 2010
Comment to Origins of the bigot meme
[See also Just one question.—Joe]
Quote of the day—William Pascrell
This bill represents a major investment in the protection of our children and our communities, and reflects the long-term societal costs of gun and ammunition purchases in our country.
William Pascrell
U.S Representative, Democrat, New Jersey
August 26, 2013
Dem bill would trigger huge new taxes on guns, ammo
[He’s got it totally backward. If you really want to interfere with the free market in an attempt to improve society in regards to firearms there should be subsidies for guns, ammo, accessories, and training. There should be outreach programs for those most at risk from criminal violence and social workers should help them get the proper equipment and training to both help them get out of potentially violent environments and defend themselves and other innocent life as necessary.
But since Pascrell and other are so ignorant and bigoted they can’t or won’t comprehend the data that shows guns do more good than harm. Let alone that the right to keep and bear arms is a specific enumerated right that can no more be taxed than speech, religion, and freemen (the 13th Amendment). Hence they will just continue the way of the KKK into the dustbin of history.—Joe]