By MamaLiberty
The NRA Guide to The Basics of Pistol Shooting lists the “fundamentals” as:
Any experienced shooter will tell you that learning and practicing these basics is very important. They form a foundation for everything else you will learn, even though SOME things you may learn later will contradict or negate them, at least at times. Continue reading
By MamaLiberty
Lots of speculation and argument around the ‘net already about the election that won’t happen until 2016, especially in regards to the “president,” of course. With no eligible incumbent and a VP who is less qualified than a dish of scrambled eggs, the field is wide open. Plenty of discussion of Ms Clinton and her vast array of conflicting liabilities and supposed assets, with some national pundits even talking openly about her long history of lies and deception, yet she is considered by many as viable candidate. Ron Paul is “too radical” for a lot of folks, and most of the rest of the potential candidates are pretty scary to one faction or another. Mr. Cruz has no look in, since he’s Canadian, but not black… and so it goes. Continue reading
By Nathan Barton
Good morning. The big news on Tuesday evening was a Tea Party Movement victory in Virginia.
Actually it is being sold as a “stunning” Tea Party Movement victory and Eric Cantor of Virginia is toast, so (they say) the entire power structure in the House of Representatives is tilting. Or so it could be, if the insurgents in the GOP are able to get their act together. But at the same time, Lindsey Graham defeated those challenging him in part because they could not get themselves organized. Stupid? Yes, but that is the GOP in the 21st Century (and for the last 60 years). I am not holding my breath that the Congress will really improve. Yes, I know that Cantor resigned as Majority Leader, but tell me, do you seriously think that the GOP in Congress is going to elect someone COMPETENT to this office? Continue reading
By Nathan Barton
Good morning, as summer is here, the news is not necessarily what we want to hear, both from abroad and at home.
The violence against Christians in Africa continues. While we usually hear about Nigeria, last week in Central African Republic (CAR), Islamists murdered 30 christians inside of their church where they were hiding from the violence between rebel groups on the streets. Again, these people apparently were “law-abiding” and were not armed and able to defend themselves. People in churches around the world should keep that in mind: BE PREPARED. Continue reading
By Nathan Barton
According to the FedGov and its sycophants and supporters and hangers-on, the “last recession” ended sometime in 2009 and we have been “enjoying” a “modest recovery” for the last five years. Now, there is worry that (blame it on bad winter weather, which is blamed on man-made global warming) we are sliding back into recession. That is sheer garbage, and anyone willing to look around and talk to people – even in states that have fared better in the last couple of years (like the Dakotas and Montana) – can see that. Continue reading
By MamaLiberty
Do you drive frequently in heavy traffic? Aren’t all the other drivers complete strangers? You have no idea what their intentions are or their competence to operate a vehicle – and the “driver’s license” is certainly no guarantee of competence, of course. Are you in constant fear that someone will deliberately cause a wreck? Or do you simply drive as safely as you know how and hope everyone else does the same? Yes, “accidents” happen, but you actually must trust that it won’t, to a great extent, or you wouldn’t leave the house – or a mental hospital. Think about that. Continue reading
By Nathan Barton
Good morning; news stories galore but nothing really major today.
Supposedly, gasoline prices are near a short-term peak and will drop “substantially” in June, even with the 4th of July (3-day) weekend coming up. So says the gubmint. Right. After Memorial Day, prices were supposed to drop, but in the Four Corners they just went UP another seven cents. Despite all the hype and promises, the government continues to force prices higher through inflation and cracking down on refineries, drillers and producers. Expect more of the same. Continue reading
By Nathan Barton
Good afternoon!
Texas Senator John Cornyn asked Obama for FBI probe Of the VA, to have the FBI to lead the widening investigation into alleged wrongdoing at Veterans Affairs facilities across the country. This is stupid: he “asked” instead of simply having Congress pass a law, that he should beg the Fuehrer. Continue reading
By Nathan Barton
Good morning, and you have my family’s prayers for you today.
World news seems to be rather distasteful today. But I will start close to home. On Friday, both Chipotle’s and Sonic’s both asked their customers to stop openly carrying guns: Chipotle’s exempting “law enforcement” and Sonic limiting their request to their indoor and patio seating areas (yes, many Sonics DO have indoor eating/seating areas these days). Now, first off, let me say that these businesses are both within their rights AND are being stupid in doing so: especially Chipotle’s – as they open themselves to being “disarmament zones” and therefore seen as more lucrative targets for robbers and holdup artists. Like others, I expect them to both have one or more of their locations held up sooner than later. (Actually, I’m wrong: a Sonic was held up in Houston the same day Sonic made its request.) Continue reading
Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-23C: Unholy alliances?
By Nathan Barton
Good evening! As we near the end of a very long week with more than 2,000 miles on the road so far, here is the last commentary of the week. By the way, today is “Flag Day” and the US Army’s birthday (239 years, if I recall rightly). Flags are important symbols of freedom, liberty, and national unity and NOT images or objects to be worshiped. The Army’s loyalty is to the Constitution (or was, when the Constitution was in force) and therefore to the ideals of liberty, and NOT to any person or “the nation.” May the Army become an institution which recognizes – from the Chief of Staff on down to the newest cadet and private recruit – what its loyalties and priorities and missions are: to defend the Constitution and the liberties that the Constitution was intended to protect and preserve. Please, oh Lord, grant us the wisdom to repent from our folly. Continue reading →