Thursday, September 25, 2008

Note to self:

by cemeterycas September 25, 2008 Cemetery's Gun Blob

Conversion cylindars can have little parts, held down with small, yet super strong springs that can launch said small parts across the room, never to be found again.
Luckily, I found it rather quickly.
Got my custom springs yesterday.  Not anything rather fancy, but they’re stronger that what came from the factory.  But I need to do [...]

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Quote of the Day

by Rustmeister September 25, 2008 Rustmeister's Alehouse

From Bruce over at No Looking Backwards:Anyone who would have you believe that Barack Obama is anything but entirely hostile toward the Second Amendment rights of American citizens is as believable as a PETA press release titled, “Foie Gras – The New M…

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I did not know that…

by Tam September 25, 2008 View from the Porch

Fun Critter Facts I learned this morning:Scallops are the only free-swimming bivalves. They swim by opening and closing really fast. Those cute little flanges on their symmetrical shells were probably put there by Burt Rutan.Vultures regulate their bod…

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More NFRTR Corruption

by SayUncle September 25, 2008 SayUncle

Prince Law Offices:
In a major victory for those of us arguing that the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record (NFRTR) is insufficient for criminal proceedings, Dr. Fritz Scheuren, ?the? statistician in the United States (possibly the world), today informed the 10th District Court that the NFRTR is insufficient for criminal proceedings. While no decision has [...]

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Even more on FactCheck

by SayUncle September 25, 2008 SayUncle

From John Lott.
Also, PBS looks at various fact-checking sites.

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Black Congressman to Jewish Democrats: Gun Owners are Racists

by David Codrea September 25, 2008 The War on Guns

Rep. Alcee Hastings told an audience of Jewish Democrats Wednesday that they should be wary of Republican VP nominee Sarah Palin because “anybody toting guns and stripping moose don’t care too much about what they do with Jews and blacks.”Oh, I d…

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More ParaUSA and bloggers

by SayUncle September 25, 2008 SayUncle

Mr. C. notes that ParaUSA is donating a gun to the Gun Blogger Rendezvous. Cool.
Shaping up to be quite the event. I’m still bummed I can’t make it.

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More on FactCheck

by SayUncle September 25, 2008 SayUncle

PGP has an interesting observation:
But when you get down to it, the real question is where?s the pro-RKBA side?s motivation to lie in the first place? I can?t imagine a candidate in recent memory for any national office more philosophically opposed to our point of view than Obama. There?s no reason for us to have [...]

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CBS, Obama and guns

by SayUncle September 25, 2008 SayUncle

Greg wonders if CBS stole borrowed heavily from a Brady Campaign graphic.
Meanwhile, CBS is the latest media outlet to cover for Obama’s record on gun rights. CBS notes Obama’s endorsement by the American Hunters And Shooters Association but doesn’t bother to do three seconds of Googling to determine that they are a false flag [...]

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My feet?

by SayUncle September 25, 2008 SayUncle

Les Jones: Natural point of aim – aiming with your feet instead of your hands

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Gambling, futures, and the election

by SayUncle September 25, 2008 SayUncle

An interesting read on some suspicious activity on a political futures exchange.

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New twist on an old favorite

by SayUncle September 25, 2008 SayUncle

Spot the assault weapon.

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Ecstatic at the Outcome

by David Codrea September 25, 2008 The War on Guns

The client was originally charged with a class “C” violent felony and was facing a mandatory minimum sentence of three and a half years in state prison and up to fifteen years in state prison if convicted…For having a gun, which is a right?What I don…

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Nice Gig

by David Codrea September 25, 2008 The War on Guns

Frank M. Conaway says the Police Department has not taken him up on his family’s offer of $10,000 to reward residents who report gun crimes.The clerk of the Baltimore Circuit Court, whose wife, son and daughter also hold elected office, says his family…

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Gun turn in shut down

by SayUncle September 25, 2008 SayUncle

Heh:
However, Blue Island Police Chief Douglas Hoglund shut down the event just 30 minutes after it began. Hoglund said the building didn’t have a business license and no one authorized by a law enforcement agency was there to take possession of the traded-in guns.

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Another Para Gun Blog 45

by SayUncle September 25, 2008 SayUncle

Joe got his. Robb reportedly got his last night.
I’m starting to wonder if I’ll be last.

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Hastings: Idiot

by SayUncle September 25, 2008 SayUncle

So, is he calling blacks and Jews animals?

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Oleg Volk Could Use Our Help

by jr September 25, 2008 A Keyboard and a .45

I’ll let him state his case in his own words:

In December 2002, I founded The High Road forum dedicated to the advancement of responsible gun ownership. Recently, it was discovered that in 2006, the volunteer forum systems administrator, Derek Zeanah of Statesboro, Georgia, changed domain registration to himself. After he was confronted, Derek locked out all other staff from accessing the Web server administration and would not share even backup copies of its content. After failed attempts to peacefully resolve the dispute, it has become necessary for me to initiate a lawsuit against Derek Zeanah for the return of thehighroad.org domain name and the forum database.

I am seeking and would greatly appreciate donations to help with the cost of litigation. You can use Paypal (olegvolk@gmail.com) or send a check to:
Oleg Volk 3112 Chambley Ct Hermitage, TN 37076

All donations shall be returned if the lawsuit is ultimately avoided. You can also aid me by re-posting this appeal on your blog, forum or web site. My legal position is already endorsed by almost all of The High Road staff as well as Rich Lucibella, the founder of The Firing Line forum.

Even though I do not know Oleg personally, we do have friends in common and I understand him to be a stand up guy. Oleg is at the front lines in our fight to keep and bear arms. His pro-gun images are freely used on blogs and forums the world over to help make our point.

I have always been impressed by what Oleg had accomplished with THR. I moderated a much smaller forum prior to blogging, and have some idea as to just how much work went into building up a community the size of THR. To have an asset that you have worked so hard on stolen right out from under your feet is gut wrenching to say the least.

Update from Oleg:

Derek’s reaction was to disable The High Road forum all together. He also removed most of the staff who opposed him.


What makes a man believe that he can get away with something like this?

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Help needed

by SayUncle September 25, 2008 SayUncle

Oleg needs help:
In December 2002, I founded The High Road forum dedicated to the advancement of responsible gun ownership. Recently, it was discovered that in 2006, the volunteer forum systems administrator, Derek Zeanah of Statesboro, Georgia, changed domain registration to himself. After he was confronted, Derek locked out all other staff from accessing the Web [...]

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Really?

by SayUncle September 25, 2008 SayUncle

Man farts on officer. Charged with battery.

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Election coming up

by SayUncle September 25, 2008 SayUncle

National Firearms Day.

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Weird guns

by SayUncle September 25, 2008 SayUncle

A knife that can be used in a gun fight.
Gun cameras?

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A True Hero is Gone

by Rustmeister September 25, 2008 Rustmeister's Alehouse

Ed W. “Too Tall” Freeman (November 1927 – August 20, 2008)From his citation:After medical evacuation helicopters refused to fly into the area due to intense enemy fire, Captain Freeman flew 14 separate rescue missions, providing life-saving evacuation …

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Gentlemen, You Can’t Fight in Here–This is a War Room!

by David Codrea September 25, 2008 The War on Guns

The county’s new high-tech, high-cost version of the city’s 911 center is in a downtown location officials say they’d like to keep secret for security reasons.Nice to know they’ll all be locked up nice and safe in their secret clubhouse while their pol…

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People Helping People

by David Codrea September 25, 2008 The War on Guns

3rd Infantry’s 1st BCT trains for a new dwell-time mission. Helping ‘people at home’ may become a permanent part of the active ArmyNo. Find another way.[Via John G]

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Help Oleg Volk and THR

by Rustmeister September 25, 2008 Rustmeister's Alehouse

Found this over at The Real Gun Guys:In December 2002, I founded The High Road forum dedicated to the advancement of responsible gun ownership. Recently, it was discovered that in 2006, the volunteer forum systems administrator, Derek Zeanah of States…

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Quote of the Day – Because He Deserves It Edition

by Peter September 25, 2008 Firearms and Freedom

“Absolutely. He deserves to be embarrassed.” - Dinesh D’Souza
Mr. D’Souza was responding to a reporter if his George Obama Compassion Fund was an attempt to embarrass Barack [redacted] Obama. 
If you don’t know the story, G. Obama is B.H. Obama’s half brother, living on $1 a month in the slums in Kenya. Dinesh D’Souza formed the George Obama [...]

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A Leading Enabler

by David Codrea September 25, 2008 The War on Guns

So this week another Philadelphia police officer was murdered — again by a parolee with a history of violence — and again the Philadelphia Daily News blames guns…And, of course, they’re also the ones predicting “a full-fledged race and class war”…

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Approaching the Barrier

by David Codrea September 25, 2008 The War on Guns

Carl S has some comments about the incident with the prominent Chicago family member:1. When did it become illegal to “approach a barrier”, and why is a barrier set up one whole block away from somebody’s home? Public streets and sidewalks are ju…

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John Lott Takes Factcheck.org to the Woodshed

by Rustmeister September 25, 2008 Rustmeister's Alehouse

Analysis: Fact-Checkers Fall Short in Criticizing NRA’s Anti-Obama Ads”Ban Rifle Ammunition Commonly Used for Hunting and Sport Shooting” — FactCheck.org acknowledges that Obama voted for a bill that would “expand the definition of armor piercing am…

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Seafood Rule Of Thumb:

by Tam September 25, 2008 View from the Porch

The farther down the evolutionary chain an oceanic critter is, the better it tastes. (Sometimes expressed as “The more eyes and fewer feet something has…”)This goes a long way towards explaining why scallops, for example, are so delish, since they ha…

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We’re the Only Ones Mousy Enough

by David Codrea September 25, 2008 The War on Guns

L and I go back to eating our slices, both of us knowing that this woman would take down a criminal without blinking, but was scared to death of a little field mouse. I disagree. This woman showed you what she’s made of and she failed by all measures o…

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The beat goes on…

by Tam September 25, 2008 View from the Porch

The week of guestblogging at The Munchkin Wrangler continues with CrankyProf yesterday and LabRat today.When Marko called and pitched me the idea, I said “What is this? Marko’s Angels?” and he replied “I don’t know; was Charlie roguishly handsome and d…

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How Much Fact Could a FactCheck Check if a FactCheck Could Check Fact?

by David Codrea September 25, 2008 The War on Guns

Impartial? Independent? NO! FactCheck and Brady Campaign in Bed with Annenberg FoundationI’ve noticed how those who want to spin The Lightworker’s record on guns have resorted to just calling revelations of his past words and deeds lies. I guess they’r…

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When friends betray (UPDATE)

by Nicki September 25, 2008 The Liberty Zone

There are few betrayals as foul as when people whom you have considered friends for years decide to double-cross you and turn on you.  It’s the ultimate perfidy.  It hurts to find out that people whom you trusted have screwed you.  I know how Oleg feels. 

Oleg is a talented photographer and a good friend.  I don’t like to see my friends hurt, and this is exactly what is going on.  Please pass this on – and copy it to your blogs (for those of you who have them).  Oleg has spent years of his life, energy and effort cultivating this forum.  To have someone you trusted steal your effort from you is just shitty.

Here’s what he writes in its entirety:

In December 2002, I founded The High Road forum dedicated to the advancement of responsible gun ownership. Recently, it was discovered that in 2006, the volunteer forum systems administrator, Derek Zeanah of Statesboro, Georgia, changed domain registration to himself. After he was confronted, Derek locked out all other staff from accessing the Web server administration and would not share even backup copies of its content. After failed attempts to peacefully resolve the dispute, it has become necessary for me to initiate a lawsuit against Derek Zeanah for the return of thehighroad.org domain name and the forum database.

I am seeking and would greatly appreciate donations to help with the cost of litigation. You can use Paypal (olegvolk@gmail.com) or send a check to:
Oleg Volk 3112 Chambley Ct Hermitage, TN 37076

All donations shall be returned if the lawsuit is ultimately avoided. You can also aid me by re-posting this appeal on your blog, forum or web site. My legal position is already endorsed by almost all of The High Road staff as well as Rich Lucibella, the founder of The Firing Line forum.

So, the traitor speaketh.  As Oleg told me a few minutes ago, his assertions “have only a moderate relation to reality.”  You can read the entire drama-filled piece here.  I won’t reprint the entire piece here.  But Oleg did just send me some corrections to the contentions Derek has made:

D: As far back as I can remember Oleg and have had the understanding that we were joint owners.

O: Derek has been one of two server admins and one of about forty moderators. His own statements over the past six years always acknowledged that I own the forum and he volunteers his help. Server and hosting expenses have been covered first by moderator contribuitions and later by member contributions. A request for accounting showing otherwise has been ignored for months.

D: We need to resolve this equitably and between ourselves, but in my view neither of us should be willing to proceed in a manner that politicizes the issue and damages this community.

O: Starting the negotiations by locking out me and all other staff from the forum controls was not amicable. Neither was the appropriation of my domain name as the bargaining chip. Two months of negotiations produced no improvement, so I have only the legal option left.

Now, let me state this for the record:  I don’t know Derek, but I do know Oleg.  He has been a friend – and a damn good one – for eight years.  He has worked his ASS off to make THR a successful forum and a great Internet resource.  I don’t post there (I was banned five years ago, because apparently, I’m a bit too contentous – shocking I know!  And I have never taken advantage of my friendship with Oleg by asking him to reinstate me), so I have no dog in this fight, other than my eight-year friendship with him and my utter disgust that anyone would steal something he worked so hard for – especially someone who was a friend!  Stealing is bad enough.  Stealing from a friend deserves the rabid hedgehog up the ass treatment.

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