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• The Pro-Gun Billboard in Colo. That Has Some Residents Upset

  April 30, 2013 at 8:41am

  In reply to xiteg.

  That’s right. The First Amendment guarantees one’s right to offend whomever he/she wishes – NOT to protect this or that group (or individual) FROM being offended!

  I am so sick of political correctness’s spreading infection and the ignorant masses who know nothing of the countless atrocities perpetrated against defenseless peoples, the world over!

  Further, this is an excellent example of POLITICAL SPEECH – which is the REAL PURPOSE of 1A. It protects the Right of individuals to freely express themselves and criticize their government. That’s why the “Alien and Sedition Act” (from 2nd President John Adams) was so absolutely abhorrent to those patriots who’d only recently thrown off the chains of British tyranny in the American Revolution.

  Of course, the cry-babies raising hell about this billboard wouldn’t know about that I bet! Most probably don’t have a clue how the United States of America came into being.

• The Pro-Gun Billboard in Colo. That Has Some Residents Upset

  April 30, 2013 at 8:29am

  In reply to Al J Zira.

  Of course she doesn’t get it! She’s probably spent her entire life on the government teat – like many American Indians have been forced to do (since being disarmed, I might add).

  I’d suggest a billboard showing lynched Blacks, too – recently stripped of their means of self-defense by the South’s first gun control laws, post American Civil War! I GUARANTEE that’d get attention!

  Oh, yeah it would!

• Store Owner With Shotgun to His Head Thinks of His Kids During Robbery and Gets ‘Really Angry’ — Here’s What He Did Next

  April 30, 2013 at 8:04am

  In reply to rqfreedom.

  You’d be surprised at how long it takes for your brain to REGISTER an action and for YOU to take action in response. I’m not sure how you’d search for such information, but it’s out there.

  For example, a man with a knife attacks someone armed with a holstered pistol. If the knife-weilding attacker is within 21 feet, the good-guy loses: every time – and that’s with a highly-practiced and skilled ‘gunman’. Extend the distance much farther if the person hasn’t specifically and repetitively trained him/herself to quickdraw & fire accurately.

  This is FACT and why you should never, EVER get within arm’s reach of someone while holding them at gun-point. Even holding a weapon directly against someone’s head is risky beyond belief for the person with the weapon. Steven Segal disarming bad-guys like this in the movies isn’t fantasy.

  Don’t believe me? Get out one of your kid’s toy guns – one which actually “clicks” when the trigger is pulled & have your sweetheart try to ‘shoot’ you before you move to take it away. Video it to confirm what happens. You may not always succeed in gaining possession, but you will almost always beat her trigger-pull with your initial movement – ducking away from the muzzle. She’ll be able to do the same..

  Really! Try it & you’ll see. Is it dangerous? You bet! But, it’s NOT impossible by any means. So, please. If you ever are forced to hold someone, do it from fifteen or more feet away so you’re able to react if you must.

• Store Owner With Shotgun to His Head Thinks of His Kids During Robbery and Gets ‘Really Angry’ — Here’s What He Did Next

  April 30, 2013 at 7:41am

  In reply to Mrstirfry99.

  I find it amazing the store-owner isn’t being charged with attempted murder since he continued to fire while the thief was fleeing for HIS life!

  I fully support “Castle Doctrine” laws so I’m only saying I’m surprised the DA isn’t pressing charges because of that fact. How many cases involving (over-zealous) prosecutors have there been – with convictions/long prison sentences – in cases just like this?

  My guess is it’s because the crook was shot from the front. Had he been hit while fleeing, it’d likely be a different story – one which probably wouldn’t have such a happy ending! Self-defense shootings – even fully justifiable ones – can prove very costly indeed, should an ambitious prosecutor see an opportunity to make a name for him/herself.

  Sad, but true. Of course, as the saying goes: “Better to be judged by twelve, than carried by six.”

  I sure can’t argue with that philosophy!

• Calif. Parents Whose Baby Was Seized by Police Are One Step Closer to Regaining Full Custody After Court Ruling

  April 30, 2013 at 7:20am

  In reply to Former11BRAVO.

  I’d like to add that, upon reading the other comments to this story, I’m a bit less anxious as it’s obvious I’m not alone in my opinions, observations and concerns.

  That said, I fear for all of us who understand what we’re seeing here and openly speak our minds. There can be no doubt our words are being ‘recorded’ (beyond the permanent internet history) and I wonder when retribution will visit those of us who speak too forcefully about government abuses.

  The spread of leftist mentality and power in the US is appalling. One need only look to Oregon, Montana, Washington and the Dakotas to see the systematic take-over in full-swing. Other, major states have been lost for years and many, right-leaning states are literally surrounded – their larger city’s problems and influences slowly, but inexorably, creeping into the smaller towns and countryside. I know. I live in one – a PA college town who’s charm and amazing history are steadily being supplanted by PC’ness and Agenda 21-like policies implemented in its rural areas.

  The last generation raised here that got to enjoy the innocence of youth in small-town America became adults years ago. It’s so sad that this story might well have been written about a young couple here! Our CPS are running amuck as well and parental rights (ala Domestic Relations) are as lop-sided, skewed and brainless as anywhere.

  The leftists are decades ahead on all fronts – with a significant technological edge. How, Lord, do we preva

• Calif. Parents Whose Baby Was Seized by Police Are One Step Closer to Regaining Full Custody After Court Ruling

  April 30, 2013 at 5:52am

  In reply to Former11BRAVO.

  How do businesses stay in business, these days? Regulations are strangling them and healthcare will be the final nail in the coffins of many – especially, smaller businesses w/o money for expert consultants (and/or bribes!). It’s as though every failed policy from the Wilson and Roosevelt administrations has been re-installed, but with even more destructive details and regulations.

  Those who can’t see it are blind, ignorant or in denial. I guarantee those in upper echelons know well what they’re doing and those with second thoughts are literally scared to death and afraid to “squeal” for fear of their very lives. Obama is purging the military of those who’d not fire on American citizens and our own children think they are, magically, wiser and more knowledgable than their parents – giving them leave to do as they please and disregard parental advice and/or authority!

  On and on and on…. I saw an interview with a congressman the other day on Fox who was standing next to the INTRODUCTORY REGULATIONS of Obamacare. It was a stack of papers: literally, SEVEN FEET HIGH!!! How could anyone possibly hope to follow such regulations? Answer: they can’t and will have the threat of penalty hanging over them every day their business operates – thus, creating a nation of criminals, living in constant fear.

  That’s what this story is all about: fear. Fear and control.

• Calif. Parents Whose Baby Was Seized by Police Are One Step Closer to Regaining Full Custody After Court Ruling

  April 30, 2013 at 5:36am

  I won’t consider this a victory until someone OTHER THAN THESE PARENTS are punished for this debacle.

  It is completely clear to me we’ve crossed a threshold, here in the US. We are witnessing a full-fledged communist police state taking hold: lightning fast & right before our eyes. Look at the militarized police-response in Boston! It’s staggering to me. How many “run-of-the-mill, regular ol’ murderers” and gang-bangers were running free in Boston – yet, they shut down an entire city & do forced, unwarranted entries over one UNARMED teenager (who, when found, is fired upon – again & again – without returning fire [because he wasn't armed, of course])?!?

  And the case here (with authorities seizing a child over reasons I’d consider dubious at best) is only one of many I’ve heard about, over the last couple years. If you think doctors and hospitals have too much power now, wait until Obummer-care is in full effect! They will have full control over every aspect of our lives, people – churches & schools infiltrated & run…

  Frankly, I’m amazed there hasn’t been a real (albeit small) rebellion of sorts by now (or, murderous gov assault, ala Waco!). What we’re witnessing would’ve been unthinkable only twenty-some years ago – while people remained who remembered what it is/was to be truly free – life-long Democrats among them!

  How long till we’re greeting each-other with a hearty, “Hello, Citizen!” or “Hail Obama!”? Personally, I think we’re lost. Th

• This Is Literally the Worst Way to Start a TV News Anchor Career

  April 24, 2013 at 6:44pm

  In reply to RJJinGadsden.

  How did that idiot get hired in the first place? Man! What a boob! LOL

• The Controversial Issue That Has TheBlaze’s S.E. Cupp Standing With President Obama

  April 24, 2013 at 6:34pm

  In reply to dmforman.

  Look, S.E. is a Republican. She’s NOT a die-hard conservative, by any stretch of the imagination. I am. However, I too think this bill needs to go bye-bye. I am sick to death of government officials & pencil-pushers and our (supposed) representatives passing laws, introducing legislation and instilling regulations which clearly violate the very constitution they swear to uphold! It’s total BS and as much as I disagree with S.E on many issues, she’s right one this one.

  The bigger question is: why does Obama (publicly) claim to oppose this legislation? Could it be a ruse? Could it be there’s something bigger/badder on the horizon? Could it be they’re doing it already anyway – and a law on the books would open ‘em up to FOIA requests regarding the program (and the Big Zero doesn’t want that!)?

  I wonder . . . .

• Was Watertown’s Door-to-Door Search for Bombing Suspects a Violation of the Fourth Amendment?

  April 23, 2013 at 11:42am

  In reply to semihardrock.

  And let’s not forget the SCOTUS ruled that a citizen MAY NOT resist neither an illegal search nor arrest! He/she must relent to said search/arrest, then fight in court. It’s the absolute antithesis of the freedoms and liberties guaranteed in our constitution.

  Personally, I think this was done as it was for two or three reasons:

  One – to condition the people to seeing armed paramilitary police in the streets

  Two – as an experiment to determine how far the-powers-that-be can go in assaulting the aforementioned liberties and freedoms

  Three – as an intentional statement to We The People that our cherished republic is no more and our safety and security are the sole responsibility of the state and their procedures (to protect their own safety) are for THEM to determine (not we mere citizens).

  There were plenty of “lessens” to be taken from the Jeffery Dorner (sp?) incident in LA, as well. At least this time no innocents were shot!

  Yes. This is all very disturbing, to say the least. Thank God Pennsylvania hasn’t gone this far – yet – but the writing’s on the wall here, too (we are surrounded, after all!). A joint exercise between military and police happened in our capital city of Harrisburg only a few weeks ago, where armed men rappelled from helicopters right into the capital complex!

  “Scary” doesn’t begin to describe it and I believe it a harbinger of far worse government actions to come.