Winning the Gun Fight

A system of licensing and registration is the perfect device to deny gun ownership to the bourgeoisie. ~ Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (According to Merriam Webster, the definition of bourgeoisie is the middle class.)

The good news is that gun rights have once again prevailed even though there are those who are trying to circumvent the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of the second amendment and individual gun ownership. After the Supreme Court's ruling, the Washington D.C. city council passed a law requiring would-be gun owners to pay a registration fee, pass a 20-question multiple choice test, take a five-hour training course, undergo an invasive background check every six years, re-register any firearm every three years, and finally, submit all handguns for ballistics testing. Current D.C. law also bans an overwhelming majority of firearms commonly used for self-defense.

Thanks to an amendment offered by Senator John Ensign (R-NV) The United States Senate has voted, with overwhelming bipartisan support, to protect the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens in the District of Columbia. The amendment will repeal restrictive gun control laws passed by the District of Columbia's city council after the D.C. v. Heller Supreme Court decision. The vote margin was 62-36.

"Today's vote brings us one step closer to restoring the Second Amendment freedom of law-abiding D.C. residents," said NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox. "It's ludicrous that good people in our nation's capital continue to be harassed as they try to defend themselves and their loved ones in their own homes. This vote reinforces the historic Heller ruling."

"NRA would like to thank the lead sponsor, Sen. John Ensign, for his efforts to reform D.C.'s gun laws and enable folks to protect their property and their loved ones," concluded Cox. "It's time for leaders in Washington to wake up to the fact that the Supreme Court decision is now the law of the land."

At least we Nevadans have one senator with whom we agree.

However, we heard Rahm Emanuel, White House Chief of Staff, say yesterday that the Obama administration will begin work on reinstating the assault weapons ban that the Bush administration let expire. The problem with any gun ban is that it only takes the banned weapon out of the hands of law-abiding citizens. Criminals will keep and continue to buy as many assault weapons as they choose. Obama's past record on gun ownership has been decidedly in favor of strict government gun control, to the point of taking guns completely out of the hands of the citizens. We need to be vigilant in ensuring that those in government positions do not take away any more of our rights.

Please check out this video on you tube. This woman gives powerful testimony.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT6YRCS0oqE&feature=related

The Heat is On

It's time to take back our country. WorldNetDaily reports the following statement from Senator Jim DeMint of South Carolina:

"Freedom is in our hands; it always has been. We've entrusted it to people in Washington, and increasingly they have picked our pockets and pulled power from us.

"People don't need to look to Washington," DeMint continued. "It's the people's government. And the people are going to have to take it back. They can do it with their voices and with their votes – and they may have to do it with their legs. People are going to have to show that they're not going to take it anymore."

What exactly, does DeMint advocate the "remnant" do? Apparently, make a noise in the government's seats of power.

"I think some of these folks," DeMint said, "might think twice if they had several hundred people standing outside one of their state offices asking, 'What in the world are you thinking?'"

The good news is that we'll be surprised if Harry Reid lasts beyond the next election. Currently, in Nevada we're being hit with pro-Harry commercials, as if he's actually done something positive for Nevada. We think that only Harry believes he's actually working on behalf of Nevadans. The below website is probably self-explanatory with its name being DumpReid.

http://www.dumpreid.com/

If Money Grows on Trees, then Washington is the Manure

President Obama is set to address the nation in a prime-time speech tonight. It's being reported that in the speech, he will explain the decision to spend $787 billion on his economic stimulus bill, the rationale behind his $50 billion housing plan, and his desire to advance universal health care. All of this will be done under the umbrella of "fiscal responsibility," which will also lay groundwork for his administration's hefty tax increases.

And Even More Spending: Yesterday democrats unveiled a $410 billion spending bill to fund government operations through the year. Lawmakers included 806 pages worth of earmark requests in the bill that would cost taxpayers $3.8 billion to fund.

USA Today reported some of the projects include:

$142,500 for a museum honoring the late House speaker Sam Rayburn, requested by Rep. Ralph Hall, R-Texas

$300,000 for a science camp curriculum in West Virginia requested by Rep. Alan Mollohan, D-W.Va.

$150,000 for renovations to the Westwood Theater in Rexburg, Idaho, requested by Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho.

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John Hawkins is quickly becoming one of our favorite columnists. He's written a column today for Townhall.com entitled Fifteen Reasons I'm Already Tired of the Obama Era. All we can say is "Amen!" The link below will take you to the article.

http://townhall.com/columnists/JohnHawkins/2009/02/24/fifteen_reasons_im_already_tired_of_the_obama_era?page=full&comments=true

The good news is that the American people are responding to their politicians and it's not going to be pretty in the 2010 elections for the incumbents. Rick Santelli from CNBC called for another tea party and now there is a new website by a gentleman named J.P. Freire: http://newamericanteaparty.com/

The Truth Hurts

On Thursday we posted CNBC reporter, Rick Santelli's, rant about the foreclosure bailout proposed by President Obama. It seems that Mr. Santelli has picked up fans. He said that he often rants on CNBC without anyone getting too excited over it. However, this particular rant has hit a nerve with Americans as so many of them are against the foreclosure bailout. Many Americans are ready to join Mr. Santelli's tea party.

The White House is completely disconnected from disgruntled Americans as is evidenced by the statement by Obama's press secretary, Robert Gibbs: "I feel assured that Mr. Santelli doesn't know what he's talking about." It's nice that you feel assured, Mr Gibbs; that would make you among the minority of Americans who feel that way. Most of us agree with Rick Santelli.

Here's a good article on Rick Santelli's rant and its backlash for President Obama: http://www.usnews.com/blogs/capital-commerce/2009/2/23/rick-santelli-the-man-who-talked-back.html

And another article:

http://pajamasmedia.com/rogerkimball/2009/02/21/my-favorite-american/

It's really a pathetic statement about President Obama when Maureen Dowd of the NY Times is even writing articles questioning his plans. Maureen Dowd was a huge President Bush hater and she's certainly no conservative. Yet, this is the second time we've referenced her on our blog since Obama was elected. So we have to give Ms. Dowd kudos today for being somewhat fair and balanced in her reporting of Obama. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/22/opinion/22dowd.html?_r=1&ref=opinion

It's An ObamaNation

Remember when the Supreme Court delivered a majority opinion that stated that the second amendment guarantees the right of the individual to own firearms? Remember when Obama stated (even though his past record indicated otherwise) that he agreed with the Supreme Court ruling but that he also felt there was a need for "common sense" regulation? Well hang on to your hats, folks, because the proposed "common sense" legislation is beginning. Illinois is proposing a bill that would require all gun owners to purchase a million dollar insurance policy to cover liability. According to Glenn Beck, there is not one single insurance company in the United States that will sell that kind of a policy. But if you don't have a million-dollar gun-ownership policy, Illinois will revoke your firearms owner I.D. card and then you will be committing a felony if you don't get rid of your gun. To see the news clip from Glenn Beck's T.V. show on Fox News, click here:

http://www.foxnews.com/video2/video08.html?maven_referralObject=3649902&maven_referralPlaylistId=&sRevUrl=http://www.foxnews.com/glennbeck/index.html

We believe that Obama is masking his true intentions behind rhetoric. His record is very anti-gun ownership for the individual, so he'll find another way around the Supreme Court decision. We also believe that he's employing the same tactic with the so-called "Fairness Doctrine." His administration has stated that he's not for bringing back the Fairness Doctrine, but we believe it will come up again, only disguised with a different title. So we were cautiously hopeful when we read that Republican Senator, Jim DeMint, S.C., wants Senate Democrats to go on the record one way or another on the issue.

Senator DeMint stated, “I’m glad President Obama finally confirmed his opposition to the Fairness Doctrine, which attacks the right of free speech on talk radio, but many Democrats in Congress are still pushing it,” DeMint said. “With the support of the new administration, now is the time for Congress to take a stand against this kind of censorship. I intend to seek a vote on this amendment next week so every senator is on record: Do you support free speech or do you want to silence voices you disagree with?”

As stated above, we're very cautiously optimistic but we're not holding our breaths, because the dems in Congress won't like Senator DeMint's proposal and will probably do everything they can to stop a vote on the issue. The link below will take you to the entire article.

http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/02/putin_warns_us_to_eschew_socia.html

And while we're on the subject of America turning into a socialist country, there's an article today on the AmericanThinker.com about a warning issued to the United States from Russian Prime Minister Vladamir Putin. He tells the United States not to make the same mistake Russia made by going socialist, because “In the long run, this made the Soviet economy totally uncompetitive. This lesson cost us dearly. I am sure nobody wants to see it repeated.” Obama, are you listening? To read the entire article, click here:
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/02/putin_warns_us_to_eschew_socia.html

Oh President... You Have Some 'Splainin' To Do

Rick Santelli, reporter for CNBC, sounded off this morning about the mortgage bailout President Obama proposed yesterday. Is a revolt coming? It sure sounds like Mr. Santelli is ready to lead one. Here's the link to the video of Mr. Santelli (be sure to scroll down):

http://exposingobama.wordpress.com/2009/02/19/cnbcsantelliobamamortgagecgotraders/

Apparently, Mr. Santelli isn't the only one questioning President Obama's actions. Students in Mesa, AZ, where the president spoke yesterday, are also not sure that Obama knows what he's doing:

http://www.kxmc.com/News/Nation/334389.asp

The Power of the People

"...men are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — ...to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — ...whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."

The above statement was written by Thomas Jefferson and is part of the Declaration of Independence. We are living in a country whose leaders no longer listen to its people, even though the government is supposed to be "We the People." What do "we the people" do when we can't get our representatives to even acknowledge our presence? According to Thomas Jefferson, there comes a point when it is the right of the people to alter or abolish a destructive government and to take their power back from their government representatives. Are we at that point? Probably not yet, but we need to remember that the current abuses of our government are being done with the power of "we the people."

It's not the U.S. Constitution that is flawed; the flaws are solely those of the government representatives who are selfishly manipulating the Constitution to cover their abuses. The fight to be heard by our government representatives and to regain our lost power seems daunting and overwhelming, but it can be done. We just have to keep fighting.

After all, President Obama is just one man -- a powerful man, but still, only one man. If your representatives don't stand up to him on your behalf, then you need to stand up to your representatives. Vote them out of office and find a representative who will listen to you and who understands that you are the employer.

Become informed. If something doesn't feel right to you, it probably isn't right, regardless of what your politicians may be telling you. Your gut instinct may be the most valuable asset you have right now.

Below are links to two good articles:

http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=NjVkOTNmYWEyNDdlYzZkMjU3ZmYxZTc3OTcwNzU5Nzg=

http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/the-obama-diet-for-america-a-steady-stream-of-whoppers/