Archive for October 23rd, 2019
The Real Issue
This story comes from Poetrooper. If you live in Massachusetts, it seems that free speech is subject to being misunderstood, perhaps intentionally. The article at this link makes it clear that some people intentionally misunderstand what you say. https://www.nraila.org/articles/20191021/veteran-criticizes-police-practices-gets-guns-and-firearm-license-seized-by-chief-of-police From the article: Watch what you say about local officialdom in Tisbury, Mass., or you may […]
Mix of Politics and Retired Military
Edward Chang of The Federalist makes a case for Why Retired Military Officers Need To Shut Up About Politics. To make his point, he cites the recent commentary by Retired Admiral William McRaven. Not all servicemembers, active or retired, appear to see it that way. Retired Admiral William McRaven, former Special Operations Command commander and […]
Fraternal Order of Police Member Responds to Beto’s Gun Proposal
You guys are familiar with Beto O’Rourke’s proposal. He suggested that all weapons not only be registered but that the “scary looking weapons” also be subject to the mandatory buyback. The Fraternal Order of Police responds, via its vice president, Joe Gamaldi. This proposal would not only disarm certain law-abiding citizens, but it would also […]
Marine Barracks Bombing in Beirut – 36 Years Ago
Today marks 36 years since the US Marine Barracks headquarters building was bombed in Beirut Lebanon. At 0622 on October 23, 1983 a suicide truck loaded with equivalent of 12,000 pounds of explosives destroyed headquarters building of BLT 1/8 at Beirut International Airport. Almost simultaneous suicide attack destroyed building occupied by French paratroopers. U.S. casualties: […]
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