U.S. Senate Judiciary Schedules 'Firearms In Commerce: Assessing the Need for Reform in the Federal Regulatory Process'

Heads up folks, the Senate has scheduled an ambiguous hearing for next week, titled "Firearms In Commerce: Assessing the Need for Reform In The Regulatory Process."

At first glance I want to think this is some sort of landmine being planted for down the road, something that will be a danger to the firearms rights of all Americans. But if you understand the political process, it would be legislative suicide for the ruling democrat party and President Obama to blatantly attempt to further curtail the Second Amendment. Though . . . ahem. . . that has not stopped the dems from plans to implement a series of new taxes at a time when the economy desperately needs an infusion of capital from the private sector. Something no same businessperson would advocate considering the moving target that is the U.S. tax code at this date.

For more on the hearing next week, Hot Air speculates.

This bears watching. Stay tune . . .

Been Away For A While . . .

Well I haven't actually been away. Just preoccupied with events that, incredibly, hit closer to home than the 2A. Family member embezzled more than a half million dollars from another family member, and I have been at ground zero since March 2009 trying to sort out and clean up the mess. Guilty party pleaded out and faces prison, though he denies he did anything wrong. He even tried to hide behind legal documents saying, "yes I took the money, but I was allowed to." A three-day scheduled trial that was resolved about four-and-a-half hours after it started. Victim has only a few thousand dollars left, and her real estate holdings are for sale to raise funds. A few avenues available to recoup monies, but likely she will never be made whole. At 83, she is distraught but her resignation has turned to resolve that she will find a way to survive.

More than the money, her anguish today is mostly about betrayal.

So I am back, though posting will be limited for a while until I get ramped up again. I am also ramping back up on activities at work.

Dennis Henigan Inserts Foot in Mouth . . . Again

The Brady Campaign is out with more statistics and "grades" on state gun control laws.

And, as always, the metaphorical "Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight" (that would be Sarah Brady, Dennis, et al) shoots itself in the collective foot with its own statistics, comments, and relationships.

The full details are here . . .

Happy Independence Day!!!

Two hundred and thirty four years ago today, a group of courageous men took upon their shoulders what they knew would be a monumental task: severing ties with Great Britain.

Two days prior, they had voted after significant debate, to become independent from England. Now, they would be affixing their names to a piece of parchment that may well result in their deaths as traitors, or rebels, those who rejected the tyranny of King George.

The resulting document, the American "Declaration of Independence" was signed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvanie on a hot, steamy day.

It was a move that forever changed the world . . .

Happy Birthday America!!!

Happy Memorial Day

While you are gnoshing on your hot dog or brat, or goofing around in your yard without a care in the world today, remember those men and women in uniform who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms here in the United States.

Brother Has Been Found

Thanks to all who took the time to help search for my brother, or who sent along a word of encouragement. It is appreciated.

My brother was located in Indiana and will be returning to Ohio sometime next week. He has some hurdles to face, but at least he is safe.

Thanks again.

My Brother Is Still Missing

Gone a month now. He has not been in touch with his family since Easter. If you have seen or know the whereabouts of Howard Greer, he is a danger to himself as he has threatened suicide a number of times. It is imperative you contact authorities so we can get him some help. If you hear from him or see him, please call 9-1-1 or the Delaware County, Ohio Sheriff's Office at 740-833-2800. His children are desperate to get their dad back.

Thank you.

And thank you for the assistance, kind notes, and conversations from a handful of you. I won't name names. You know who you are. I appreciate the help you have given me and my brother's family.

So How's That Gun Control Workin' For Ya Chicago???

With apologies to many other bloggers who have asked the same question. But, sufficed to say, there is NO better question.

At issue? Chicago political leaders are suggesting that the National Guard be brought into the Windy City to help quell the out-of-control violent crime there. "There" being a city with some of the strictest gun control laws in the United States. Laws that Mayor Daley and others would like to see exported to other cities.

NO WAY!!!

As the Jammie Wearing Fool says, apparently as the organizer-in-chief has left Chicago for DC, apparently things are more disorganized there than unusual.