They liked the cute little boy so much they patted him down not once, but twice.
Kirkland 6-year-old patted down by TSA agents
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Down the Rabbit Hole??
Has anyone else started to get the surreal feeling that America is rapidly becoming like the story of Alice in Wonderland, and that everything is now opposite and doesn't make any real sense? Well if you haven't reached that place yet, click here and it might help to speed up the process.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Hey Hillary...Why Don't You Have Your Department Bring in Some More Potential Terrorists...
...at the taxpayers expense.This is getting insane, as well as compromising American security. Unfortunately, many politicians, both male and female are nothing more than power whores chasing after money, power, and influence. Since the rich oil countries, who are predominately muslim have a large amount of wealth, maybe this is a motivator for Hillary as well as Obama and friends.
Al Shabaab capable of attacking inside the US
quote:
Now comes news, oops!, Al Shabaab has joined with Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula to become a threat to the West—mostly because of their ability to recruit Somali immigrants and others living in the West!
From AEI Critical Threats:
The terrorist threat to America from the Gulf of Aden is metastasizing as the most dangerous al Qaeda affiliate, Yemen-based al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), appears to be partnering with Somalia-based militant Islamist group al Shabaab in attacking the West.
and this:
For New Readers! Stories like this one always bring new readers to RRW and you should know that the US State Department brings in thousands of Somalis every year as refugees. Groups like Catholic Charities, the Hebrew Immigrant Aide Society, Church World Service and World Relief (among others) are paid with your tax dollars to resettle them in your towns.
We have admitted well over 100,000 Somali refugees to the US. To check out the numbers visit this post, one of our most widely read posts over the last few years. In FY2010 which ended September 30th the US State Department resettled 4,884 Somalis (here) to towns near you. The “teen” would-be bomber in Oregon was one of the refugees.
Al Shabaab capable of attacking inside the US
quote:
Now comes news, oops!, Al Shabaab has joined with Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula to become a threat to the West—mostly because of their ability to recruit Somali immigrants and others living in the West!
From AEI Critical Threats:
The terrorist threat to America from the Gulf of Aden is metastasizing as the most dangerous al Qaeda affiliate, Yemen-based al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), appears to be partnering with Somalia-based militant Islamist group al Shabaab in attacking the West.
and this:
For New Readers! Stories like this one always bring new readers to RRW and you should know that the US State Department brings in thousands of Somalis every year as refugees. Groups like Catholic Charities, the Hebrew Immigrant Aide Society, Church World Service and World Relief (among others) are paid with your tax dollars to resettle them in your towns.
We have admitted well over 100,000 Somali refugees to the US. To check out the numbers visit this post, one of our most widely read posts over the last few years. In FY2010 which ended September 30th the US State Department resettled 4,884 Somalis (here) to towns near you. The “teen” would-be bomber in Oregon was one of the refugees.
This is as Sad as it Gets
Gun Shy had to take a deep breath and ponder the overwhelming sadness when I read this:
Double amputee Iraq war veteran dies after he was flung off roller coaster at 50 mph
Double amputee Iraq war veteran dies after he was flung off roller coaster at 50 mph
Do You Really Want to Know What They Really Believe About Us??
The "us" I am referring to, is all Americans, and for that matter all people around the world who do not believe the same way that they do.
Click here to watch a video about one Florida woman's encounter with a veiled Muslim woman at a Publix supermarket.
Her encounter was detailed starting at .42 seconds.
Click here to watch a video about one Florida woman's encounter with a veiled Muslim woman at a Publix supermarket.
Her encounter was detailed starting at .42 seconds.
We Need to Strongly Tell the Useless Numb nuts to Go Fish...
Since the U.S. does all the heavy lifting financially and militarily in every international conflict, why are we listening to anything the U.N. says?
UN Official Says Execution of Leal Broke International Law
Here is the real problem. The control freaks want a world court that oversees everyone, and America isn't playing along, nor are we ever going to as long as we have our sovereignty in tact. Read my earlier commentary and associated commentaries to get a clearer understanding of the big picture.
UN Official Says Execution of Leal Broke International Law
Here is the real problem. The control freaks want a world court that oversees everyone, and America isn't playing along, nor are we ever going to as long as we have our sovereignty in tact. Read my earlier commentary and associated commentaries to get a clearer understanding of the big picture.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Is Obie Getting Ready to Take a Page From Slick Willie's Playbook?
Click here to see what I am talking about.
Real Man Allen West Calls a Cakeboy a Cakeboy
West calls for Eric Holder's removal - If attorney general given pass, 'it appears President Obama is complicit'
Be sure to listen to the audio interview.
Be sure to listen to the audio interview.
How's Having Some of the Nations Harshest Gun Control Laws Working Out For Ya?
From New Jersey, the state that will arrest you for having a hollow point bullet in your possession:
City Council Votes for Armed Guards to Patrol Newark Fast-Food Joints at Night
New Jersey, like the other gun grabbing states such as California, New York, and Massachusetts still haven't figured out that it is the criminals with ill intent, and not the law abiding citizens that you should penalize.
City Council Votes for Armed Guards to Patrol Newark Fast-Food Joints at Night
New Jersey, like the other gun grabbing states such as California, New York, and Massachusetts still haven't figured out that it is the criminals with ill intent, and not the law abiding citizens that you should penalize.
"Swift Justice' Quote of the Day
From the liberal view here:
"Texas is not bound by a foreign court's ruling," said Katherine Cesinger, a spokeswoman for Perry. "If you commit the most heinous of crime in Texas, you can expect to face the ultimate penalty under our laws."
From another view here.
Jennifer sends some logic everyone's way here.
"Texas is not bound by a foreign court's ruling," said Katherine Cesinger, a spokeswoman for Perry. "If you commit the most heinous of crime in Texas, you can expect to face the ultimate penalty under our laws."
From another view here.
Jennifer sends some logic everyone's way here.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
BUT...BUT...BUT...
Michelle Obama said it was safe to go there.
Day of the Dead
Between her and her husband, do the two of them really know anything?
Day of the Dead
Between her and her husband, do the two of them really know anything?
Now Terrorists Can 'lawyer up' at the Expense of the American Taxpayer
First you need to read this:
Somali man held two months faces charges
quote:
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Somali man suspected of assisting al Qaeda was held abroad on a U.S. Navy ship for questioning for over two months without being advised of any legal rights, an administration official said.
The man, identified as Ahmed Abdulkadir Warsame, was brought to New York City on July 4 to face charges in a U.S. criminal court.
He appeared in a New York court on Tuesday morning and pleaded not guilty to providing material support to al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and the Somali group Al Shabaab, prosecutors in Manhattan said on Tuesday.
Warsame was arrested in April by the U.S. military in the Gulf, he was questioned about anti-terrorism "for intelligence purposes for more than two months" before being read his Miranda rights, the prosecutors said in a statement.
Miranda rights entitle suspects to a lawyer and the right to remain silent.
Now read Uncle Jimbo's commentary, and this will all become very clear:
Obama's next counter terror chief a lawyer
Click here to see what the outcome of this 'lawyer up' mentality/insanity will be.
Somali man held two months faces charges
quote:
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Somali man suspected of assisting al Qaeda was held abroad on a U.S. Navy ship for questioning for over two months without being advised of any legal rights, an administration official said.
The man, identified as Ahmed Abdulkadir Warsame, was brought to New York City on July 4 to face charges in a U.S. criminal court.
He appeared in a New York court on Tuesday morning and pleaded not guilty to providing material support to al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and the Somali group Al Shabaab, prosecutors in Manhattan said on Tuesday.
Warsame was arrested in April by the U.S. military in the Gulf, he was questioned about anti-terrorism "for intelligence purposes for more than two months" before being read his Miranda rights, the prosecutors said in a statement.
Miranda rights entitle suspects to a lawyer and the right to remain silent.
Now read Uncle Jimbo's commentary, and this will all become very clear:
Obama's next counter terror chief a lawyer
Click here to see what the outcome of this 'lawyer up' mentality/insanity will be.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
A Tale of Four Cities (the irony)
Below are four different headlines about four different cities that have some of the strictest gun laws in the nation, and it is almost if not impossible to get a concealed carry permit in them.
CHICAGOLAND: 5 Dead, 23 Hurt Over Violent Holiday Weekend...
13 stabbed, shot in Boston in just 5 hours...
4-Year-Old Boy Shot While Watching Baltimore Fireworks...
2 Shot During Massive Brawl Outside Atlantic City Casino...
It should be noted, that the mayor of Boston (Mannino) is the co founder of Bloomberg's Mayors Against Illegal Guns...how's that workin out for ya Manny?
Now if we had a report from New York city shooting (I am sure there probably was some), we would have the perfect cinco de stupido going.
CHICAGOLAND: 5 Dead, 23 Hurt Over Violent Holiday Weekend...
13 stabbed, shot in Boston in just 5 hours...
4-Year-Old Boy Shot While Watching Baltimore Fireworks...
2 Shot During Massive Brawl Outside Atlantic City Casino...
It should be noted, that the mayor of Boston (Mannino) is the co founder of Bloomberg's Mayors Against Illegal Guns...how's that workin out for ya Manny?
Now if we had a report from New York city shooting (I am sure there probably was some), we would have the perfect cinco de stupido going.
A Look at How America's 'Experts' Are Dealing With the Threat of Terrorism and Illegal Immigration to Keep America 'Safe'
Click here to get a comedic look at the technique.
Security theater is a run away train by another name.
Security theater is a run away train by another name.
Behold Your 'Partners in Peace' Mr Obama
During Break in Peace Talks With Obama – Taliban Kidnap and Execute British Soldier
Mr Obama should learn what Israel has known for years....you don't negotiate with violent terrorists....you eliminate them.
Mr Obama should learn what Israel has known for years....you don't negotiate with violent terrorists....you eliminate them.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Who's Doing the 'Heavy Lifting' in Afghanistan...
...both financially as well as militarily?
Click here to find out.
Click here to find out.
New Jersey is a Mess..
...but there are still some great people living there. Click here to see some of them.
Don't Hold Your Breath Waiting For Your Statue Obie
Britain Holds Tribute to President Ronald Reagan
quote:
As Fourth of July celebrations get under way across the United States, London will hold its own tribute to America's 40th President, Ronald Reagan, with the unveiling of a bronze statue outside the American embassy in Grosvenor Square.
quote:
As Fourth of July celebrations get under way across the United States, London will hold its own tribute to America's 40th President, Ronald Reagan, with the unveiling of a bronze statue outside the American embassy in Grosvenor Square.
Some States Are More 'Independent' Than Others Today
Last night I enjoyed a fireworks display compliments of my neighbors. They must have spent a small fortune on fireworks, but it was a pleasant experience for all in the area. People sat outside and watched the myriad of different colors and enjoyed the show. This is because we live in Florida, a state, that for the most part is quite free and actually trusts it citizens to make good decisions when it comes to the use of fireworks as well as firearms. Contrary to the fear mongering of those who want total control in other parts of the country, there was no mayhem and the streets did not run red with blood. In other words, a good time was had by all with no drama. Now conversely, lets examine what is going on in the North, with an eye specifically on New York City by clicking here.
Yes, New York's mayor Bloomberg doesn't want to give New Yorkers the chance to act responsibly, because he knows what is best for them, not only with firearms, but also with fireworks. I wonder if there is a phobia name for those who are afraid of gun powder? Maybe he will try to head up a new group in the future called MAIF. (Mayors Against Illegal Fireworks) for his next traveling circus side show . MAIG (Mayors Against Illegal Guns) came to Orlando to try and rally support, but no one cared about Bloomberg's crusade against guns here in Florida except for a few Democratic politicians. Here is a quote about the event:
The event on Wednesday was sparsely attended, with organizers handing out t-shirts and collecting signatures for a petition in support of the Fix Gun Checks Act, recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.
Here is a quote from wikipedia about fireworks:
States such as New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Delaware ban all consumer fireworks completely.
I am starting to believe, that the people who are controlling these states have a phobia against gun powder as well.
Florida is not perfect, but I would admonish Floridians to enjoy the freedom that we have today, because it could be worse.....we could all be living in New York.
Yes, New York's mayor Bloomberg doesn't want to give New Yorkers the chance to act responsibly, because he knows what is best for them, not only with firearms, but also with fireworks. I wonder if there is a phobia name for those who are afraid of gun powder? Maybe he will try to head up a new group in the future called MAIF. (Mayors Against Illegal Fireworks) for his next traveling circus side show . MAIG (Mayors Against Illegal Guns) came to Orlando to try and rally support, but no one cared about Bloomberg's crusade against guns here in Florida except for a few Democratic politicians. Here is a quote about the event:
The event on Wednesday was sparsely attended, with organizers handing out t-shirts and collecting signatures for a petition in support of the Fix Gun Checks Act, recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.
Here is a quote from wikipedia about fireworks:
States such as New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Delaware ban all consumer fireworks completely.
I am starting to believe, that the people who are controlling these states have a phobia against gun powder as well.
Florida is not perfect, but I would admonish Floridians to enjoy the freedom that we have today, because it could be worse.....we could all be living in New York.
This Hasn't Happened Here....
...at least not yet.
Click here to watch what happens when an Islamic radical leaves a vehicle surprise on the streets of Thailand.
Click here to watch what happens when an Islamic radical leaves a vehicle surprise on the streets of Thailand.
It May Not Be That Much of a Stretch For Some
UK terrorists told: Pretend to be gay so you don't get caught
quote:
al-Qaeda fanatics in Britain are being taught to avoid detection – by pretending to be gay.
In some earlier commentaries, I reported that the new al qaeda leader is reported to like young boys, and I also reported about the disturbing practice called bacha bazi, so they may not need to play act all that much to be believable.
quote:
al-Qaeda fanatics in Britain are being taught to avoid detection – by pretending to be gay.
In some earlier commentaries, I reported that the new al qaeda leader is reported to like young boys, and I also reported about the disturbing practice called bacha bazi, so they may not need to play act all that much to be believable.
Young Guy 'Mans Up' to Negligent Discharge...
...I say 'mans up' because he didn't go on and on about the failure of the holster or the firearm. Instead he blamed himself fully. This error could have happened to anyone. The fact that this young man has the guts to post this video, says a lot about his character, as well as his concern for the well being of others. His pain is the firearms community's gain, in as much as this video might save others from an even worse, possibly fatal outcome.
Please note that anyone who attempts to humiliate this young man for this incident is a major a$$hole in Gun Shy's opinion.
Please note that anyone who attempts to humiliate this young man for this incident is a major a$$hole in Gun Shy's opinion.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Enjoying My Independence Weekend
I went to train today with some of my associates. As I was shooting weapons that people in Massachusetts, California, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and some other states would not be allowed to possess, a realization came upon me. Different parts of our nation are more 'independent' than others. How can this be you ask? Here is my take on the situation. The federal government only gets involved when it fits the narrative of the people in charge at the time. Here is an example. When the assault weapons ban was enacted by Bill 'the shill' Clinton, it was a federal law that all states had to comply with. It did absolutely nothing to lower crime, but it made the gun grabbers ecstatic. When the bill expired, you would think that all states would go back to the way that it was before the ban wouldn't you? The answer to that is no, because after all, there are states rights....unless of course when you want to have your own immigration laws, and then the feds will step in to stop you. You see, the feds only step in when it fits the narrative. Since the current group in Washington like the gun grabbers and restricting second amendment rights, there is no way in hell that they are going to tell the gun anal states such as New York and California, that their citizens need to have their rights restored to what they were before the assault weapons ban because gun control s a vital part of the narrative. After the cluster that is the gunwalker scandal, you would think that the powers to be would be abhorred that the ATF was allowing guns to walk into the hands of violent narco terrorists, and that there would be a major outcry by politicians as well as the media, but instead the solution is to talk about more gun control, and giving the ATF yet more power. Why you ask? Because it doesn't fit the narrative of the agenda, which is gun control.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Independance is Beautiful to Behold...
...but it comes with a price.
As we are all enjoying our long July 4th holiday weekend, keep in mind that there are others who are not with us enjoying our family get togethers, because they are doing the heavy lifting for all of us in some other part of the world.
I think it is only appropriate to send out a song to the fellas, so click here for the lyrics version or click here for the concert version and be sure to crank it up...and remember:
We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.
As we are all enjoying our long July 4th holiday weekend, keep in mind that there are others who are not with us enjoying our family get togethers, because they are doing the heavy lifting for all of us in some other part of the world.
I think it is only appropriate to send out a song to the fellas, so click here for the lyrics version or click here for the concert version and be sure to crank it up...and remember:
We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.
Escape From New York?
I watched the 1981 sci fi classic Escape From New York today. It is a surreal look into the future from a 1980’s perspective, where New York City becomes a maximum security prison due to the exponentially rising crime rates, and all bridges from the city are armed with mines so that the criminals can not escape.
Well, with all of the mobs and gangs of all nationalities as well as young thugs and flash mobs, pimps and drug dealers, foreign terrorists who seek our destruction living there, coupled with all of the criminal white collar crooks and the criminal politicians who have broken their oath and disarmed the citizens and denied them their constitutional rights, in reality New York city may be well on it’s way to film director John Carpenter’s vision. Isn’t it funny how life imitates art sometimes? Maybe it is time to let the remaining good people who are trapped there leave, and then close down the bridges.
Well, with all of the mobs and gangs of all nationalities as well as young thugs and flash mobs, pimps and drug dealers, foreign terrorists who seek our destruction living there, coupled with all of the criminal white collar crooks and the criminal politicians who have broken their oath and disarmed the citizens and denied them their constitutional rights, in reality New York city may be well on it’s way to film director John Carpenter’s vision. Isn’t it funny how life imitates art sometimes? Maybe it is time to let the remaining good people who are trapped there leave, and then close down the bridges.
Yes...They Are Uttering Threats Again...
...and yes, Americans should be taking them seriously.
Quote from here:
Gadahn sounds the same theme in his message, a series of soundbites interspersed throughout the video and accompanied by images of U.S. airliners, bombmaking and the logos of U.S. companies. "Muslims in the West have to remember that they are perfectly placed to play an important and decisive part in the Jihad against the Zionists and crusaders, and to do major damage to the enemies of Islam, waging war on their religion, sacred places, and things, and brethren," says Gadahn. "This is a golden opportunity and a blessing."
So fat boy Adam Gadahn is now calling for attacks against churches and synagogues, as well as their members. The last time he opened his fat yap, he appealed to his followers to run pedestrians down with their vehicles, and then there were a spate of incidents where this happened. Many of the doormat Christians and liberal Jews may not heed this warning, but there are plenty of Christians and Jews who actually understand what their religious books say about self defense, and will act accordingly if attacked.
Here is a quote by Moses the ‘pacifist’, who was given the Law by God:
Exodus 22
2 If the thief is found breaking in, and is stricken and dies, no blood shall be shed for him.
In other words, there is no penalty for defending your family or home. You will also remember, that Moses struck down the Egyptian soldier who was abusing the Hebrew slave:
Exodus 2
11 And it happened in those days, even Moses was grown, and he went out to his brothers and looked upon their burdens. And he saw an Egyptian man strike a Hebrew man of his brothers.
12 And he turned here and there and saw that no man was there. And he struck the Egyptian and hid him in the sand.
Here is a quote by Jesus the ‘pacificist’, who founded Christianity:
Luke 22
36 Then He said to them, But now, the one having a purse, let him take it; likewise also a wallet. And the one not having, let him sell his garment, and let him buy a sword.
37 For I say to you that this that has been written must yet be fulfilled in Me: "And He was numbered with the lawless." For the things concerning Me also have an end.
38 And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And He said to them, It is enough.
Matthew 10
34 Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.
Well, so much for those myths of being a doormat pacifist because you are a person of faith.
Quote from here:
Gadahn sounds the same theme in his message, a series of soundbites interspersed throughout the video and accompanied by images of U.S. airliners, bombmaking and the logos of U.S. companies. "Muslims in the West have to remember that they are perfectly placed to play an important and decisive part in the Jihad against the Zionists and crusaders, and to do major damage to the enemies of Islam, waging war on their religion, sacred places, and things, and brethren," says Gadahn. "This is a golden opportunity and a blessing."
So fat boy Adam Gadahn is now calling for attacks against churches and synagogues, as well as their members. The last time he opened his fat yap, he appealed to his followers to run pedestrians down with their vehicles, and then there were a spate of incidents where this happened. Many of the doormat Christians and liberal Jews may not heed this warning, but there are plenty of Christians and Jews who actually understand what their religious books say about self defense, and will act accordingly if attacked.
Here is a quote by Moses the ‘pacifist’, who was given the Law by God:
Exodus 22
2 If the thief is found breaking in, and is stricken and dies, no blood shall be shed for him.
In other words, there is no penalty for defending your family or home. You will also remember, that Moses struck down the Egyptian soldier who was abusing the Hebrew slave:
Exodus 2
11 And it happened in those days, even Moses was grown, and he went out to his brothers and looked upon their burdens. And he saw an Egyptian man strike a Hebrew man of his brothers.
12 And he turned here and there and saw that no man was there. And he struck the Egyptian and hid him in the sand.
Here is a quote by Jesus the ‘pacificist’, who founded Christianity:
Luke 22
36 Then He said to them, But now, the one having a purse, let him take it; likewise also a wallet. And the one not having, let him sell his garment, and let him buy a sword.
37 For I say to you that this that has been written must yet be fulfilled in Me: "And He was numbered with the lawless." For the things concerning Me also have an end.
38 And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And He said to them, It is enough.
Matthew 10
34 Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.
Well, so much for those myths of being a doormat pacifist because you are a person of faith.
While They Are Using Gunwalker to Try and Foist More Gun Restrictions on Law Abiding Citizens...
...the facts if the matter are rising to the top for all to see. Click here to review them from a reliable source.
quote:
Focusing on the Facts of the ATF’s Flawed Gun Strategy
Since January, I’ve been hounding the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Department of Justice for answers about a deeply flawed policy that allowed guns to be sold to known straw purchasers and then transported across the border to Mexican drug cartels.
Until this week, my efforts to conduct my constitutional responsibility of oversight have been stonewalled by the Justice Department. Finally, the administration agreed to provide me the same access to documents and witnesses that are afforded to the Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Darrell Issa, and the Justice Department Inspector General.
In the meantime, in an effort to distract from the investigation Congressman Issa and I are conducting, the ATF released selective statistical data that inaccurately reflects the scope and source of the problem of firearms in Mexico and the drug trafficking organization violence. The implication made by the ATF and various press reports that 70 percent of the firearms found in Mexico come directly from U.S. manufacturers or U.S. Federal Firearms Licensees selling guns to drug trafficking organizations is incomplete and misleading. Not only does this paint a grossly inaccurate picture of the situation, but there’s also evidence that the U.S. State Department doesn’t believe it either.
I received additional documentation from an ATF database of firearms, and learned that the actual percentage of firearms found in Mexico and traced back to U.S. based federal firearms licensees in 2009 and 2010 was only 24 percent. It turns out the discrepancy lies in the fact that most of the firearms found in Mexico may actually have been sold between governments in direct military to military transactions or were exported directly from manufacturers approved by our government. In either case, U.S. gun dealers are the last people who should be blamed.
And, to make the release of the misleading numbers even more egregious, I obtained an unclassified U.S. State Department cable that dispels myths about the source of weapons trafficked to Mexico. The unclassified cable includes sections such as: “Myth: An Iron Highway of Weapons Flows from the U.S.” and “Myth: The DTOs (Drug Trafficking Organizations) are Mostly Responsible.”
When the ATF promotes this kind of misleading data, it distracts from the real questions of our investigation: Why was the ATF was involved in a policy to allow guns to fall into the hands of straw purchasers who were then transporting them to Mexican drug cartels and who approved this reckless strategy? Congressman Issa and I are committed to getting to the bottom of this irresponsible decision, regardless of agency attempts to manipulate the truth.
quote:
Focusing on the Facts of the ATF’s Flawed Gun Strategy
Since January, I’ve been hounding the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Department of Justice for answers about a deeply flawed policy that allowed guns to be sold to known straw purchasers and then transported across the border to Mexican drug cartels.
Until this week, my efforts to conduct my constitutional responsibility of oversight have been stonewalled by the Justice Department. Finally, the administration agreed to provide me the same access to documents and witnesses that are afforded to the Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Darrell Issa, and the Justice Department Inspector General.
In the meantime, in an effort to distract from the investigation Congressman Issa and I are conducting, the ATF released selective statistical data that inaccurately reflects the scope and source of the problem of firearms in Mexico and the drug trafficking organization violence. The implication made by the ATF and various press reports that 70 percent of the firearms found in Mexico come directly from U.S. manufacturers or U.S. Federal Firearms Licensees selling guns to drug trafficking organizations is incomplete and misleading. Not only does this paint a grossly inaccurate picture of the situation, but there’s also evidence that the U.S. State Department doesn’t believe it either.
I received additional documentation from an ATF database of firearms, and learned that the actual percentage of firearms found in Mexico and traced back to U.S. based federal firearms licensees in 2009 and 2010 was only 24 percent. It turns out the discrepancy lies in the fact that most of the firearms found in Mexico may actually have been sold between governments in direct military to military transactions or were exported directly from manufacturers approved by our government. In either case, U.S. gun dealers are the last people who should be blamed.
And, to make the release of the misleading numbers even more egregious, I obtained an unclassified U.S. State Department cable that dispels myths about the source of weapons trafficked to Mexico. The unclassified cable includes sections such as: “Myth: An Iron Highway of Weapons Flows from the U.S.” and “Myth: The DTOs (Drug Trafficking Organizations) are Mostly Responsible.”
When the ATF promotes this kind of misleading data, it distracts from the real questions of our investigation: Why was the ATF was involved in a policy to allow guns to fall into the hands of straw purchasers who were then transporting them to Mexican drug cartels and who approved this reckless strategy? Congressman Issa and I are committed to getting to the bottom of this irresponsible decision, regardless of agency attempts to manipulate the truth.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Tam Gets It...
...and thankfully, a few others do as well. The Democrats who are calling for more gun control via the ATF obviously don't. This whole gunwalker thing has been almost surreal, especcially with the defensive spin that is coming from the liberal media. Click here to have Tam explain it to you.
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