tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post2776435944083182419..comments2024-02-28T20:56:23.768-06:00Comments on Sipsey Street Irregulars: Alan Korwin reports State Department interference with Civilian Marksmanship Program imports. Really? What a laugh.Dutchman6http://www.blogger.com/profile/09935420042995679958noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-46559716793022973092010-05-18T19:26:39.532-05:002010-05-18T19:26:39.532-05:00@Mike 5/17 11:48 AM (in case MVB doesn't catch...@Mike 5/17 11:48 AM (in case MVB doesn't catch this or hasn't emailed you yet):<br /><br />Flag link:<br />http://westernrifleshooters.blogspot.com/2009/09/iii-flags-now-available.html<br /><br />Flag Patch link:<br />http://www.ravenswoodenterprises.com/id6.html<br />(maybe you could suggest to them you'd like to see the 'III' shoulder patches available again, too?)<br /><br />JRM<br />IIIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-90719876460672446712010-05-18T17:54:51.873-05:002010-05-18T17:54:51.873-05:002 words:
Molon Labe2 words:<br /><br />Molon LabeSail Mannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-40224367076391701502010-05-18T06:33:32.492-05:002010-05-18T06:33:32.492-05:00The Garand rifle was welcomed with much rejoicing ...<i>The Garand rifle was welcomed with much rejoicing when it wreaked havoc on the filthy forces of fascism during WWII. It is no surprise that socialists still view Garands with apprehension, even today.</i><br /><br />One wonders, then, why they view the Kalashnikov with even more apprehension.<br /><br />For myself, talk of ratification, majorities, and treaties no longer concern me. I'm resigned. The Boers had a saying: <i>trust in God and the Mauser.</i>Witchwoodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-87827882524547455322010-05-17T22:34:34.322-05:002010-05-17T22:34:34.322-05:00Everyone's waiting for the "other shoe&qu...Everyone's waiting for the "other shoe" to drop.<br /><br />"Bring it on!" <br /><br />"I hope they're stupid enough to..."<br /><br />"Causus Beli!"<br /><br />What was the original "first shoe" by the way? <br /><br />Or have there been so many Intolerable Acts that a millipede could be shod with them?<br /><br />Wake up and smell the incrementalism.<br /><br />Jon IIIaughtsixnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-63565963335700295222010-05-17T17:23:21.382-05:002010-05-17T17:23:21.382-05:00Nobody seems to be noticing that, under New Jersey...<i>Nobody seems to be noticing that, under New Jersey's new REPUBLICAN governor, a decision has been made that CMP may no longer ship M-1's directly to NJ homes, but must send them to a FFL holder for transfer, thereby erecting another hoop for legitimate and vetted NJ residents to jump through. Will your state be next?</i><br /><br />Even if you hold an 03 FFL (C&R)?<br /><br />On a related note, did you know that in New Jersey, the M1 Carbine is considered an "assault weapon" and outright banned? Yes, you read that correctly, a 50+ year old carbine issued primarily to non-combat support troops as a weapon of last resort is deemed too evil to be in the hands of what I will generously term "citizens" of New Jersey.Alessandro Lallisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-27314298138817332432010-05-17T16:54:41.804-05:002010-05-17T16:54:41.804-05:00Article. II. Section. 2.
He [the president] shall ...Article. II. Section. 2.<br />He [the president] shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur;<br />And:<br />Article. VI. Paragraph 2<br />This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land;<br />And:<br />Article. VII.<br />The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States, shall be sufficient for the Establishment of this Constitution between the States so ratifying the Same.<br /><br />Reminder: These articles, along with the rest of the Constitution as presented to the states, were ratified by the State of New Hampshire – the ninth state to do - and became the law of the land on or about 21 June 1788.<br /><br />Question: Why, exactly, were the first ten amendments added to the Constitution?<br /><br />Answer: The Conventions of a number of the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added: And as extending the ground of public confidence in the Government, will best ensure the beneficent ends of its institution.<br /><br />The first ten amendments to the Constitution were ratified December 15, 1791, and to quote Article V, “The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, SHALL BE VALID TO ALL INTENTS AND PURPOSES, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress;…”<br /><br />It should be obvious that the president and the senate members present can sign and concur to any damn treaties they like, until they’re blue in the face, and if any of the treaties contradict any Amendment, the treaty isn’t worth wiping one’s arse upon.<br /><br />[W3]W W Woodwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13326046112820327760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-24676137898148713822010-05-17T14:04:31.100-05:002010-05-17T14:04:31.100-05:00Dennis308:
The Constitution says treaties must be...Dennis308:<br /><br />The Constitution says treaties must be approved by "a 2/3 majority of the Senators <b><i>*PRESENT*.</i></b><br /><br />I'm sure you can spot the key word in this phrase.<br /><br />Do you think this bunch is above calling a "special" 3-AM meeting of 6 of its most sycophantic vermin for such a case? Think they're incapable of issuing a press-release afterward trumpeting how it was "...UNANIMOUSLY approved by the US Senate?"<br /><br />If you're reasonably sane, you know they wouldn't think twice.<br /><br />The only thing that *MIGHT* save us from such an event is the argument that in spite of the inherent "treaties ... shall be the supreme law of the land" language, the *INTENT* of the passage required that said treaty not violate the rest of The Constitution as written and amended.<br /><br />Well - that and the fact that as MVB says <i>"When Liberty becomes tyranny, we still get to vote."</i><br /><br />DDDedicated_Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375339835638311982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-73987497114986038222010-05-17T13:48:11.488-05:002010-05-17T13:48:11.488-05:00This could be considered off subject, but "Wh...This could be considered off subject, but "Where" can a person purchase a "Full Size" Nyberg Battle Flag of the Three Percent?Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-13059714974538504592010-05-17T13:28:16.468-05:002010-05-17T13:28:16.468-05:00I just confirmed with my source at CMP that this i...I just confirmed with my source at CMP that this is just a rumor that they have been fighting for a long time. They are not an agency of the Fed and there has been no interference by the Fed in their operations whatsoever. The supply of rifles coming from overseas is still there, however the cheap supply is running out as Asian suppliers are ratcheting up the prices so high it is not worthwhile to import them.Smincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05998648705289652193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-79734549677761096612010-05-17T13:17:55.094-05:002010-05-17T13:17:55.094-05:00ALL Treaties MUST be Ratified by the Senate
Yes,...ALL Treaties MUST be Ratified by the Senate <br /><br />Yes, and 2/3rds required.Brock Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11404173139501539265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-62107887689540239692010-05-17T11:55:38.992-05:002010-05-17T11:55:38.992-05:00I am sure that this is just a distraction, some sm...I am sure that this is just a distraction, some smoke and mirrors to mask what the real plan is. This administration has demonstrated time and time again their ability to operate this way. <br /><br />As far as Ratifying Treaties, Bill Clinton went around Congress on the NAFTA Treaty so the precedent has been set...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-53924257953989926472010-05-17T10:36:10.078-05:002010-05-17T10:36:10.078-05:00Dennis308,
I find it laughable that you trust the...Dennis308,<br /> I find it laughable that you trust the Senate or Congress to look out for you. More of that Elmer Fudd mentality.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-32162061604234265062010-05-17T10:14:08.219-05:002010-05-17T10:14:08.219-05:00Even if it isn't true that he's attempting...Even if it isn't true that he's attempting to dork with the CMP (and I'm really surprised it hasn't happened already) I'm glad I went ahead and got a M1 from there.<br /><br />I remember Clinton trying to kill it in the 90'sScott Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-79540486384669234182010-05-17T09:55:58.226-05:002010-05-17T09:55:58.226-05:00I just want an M1 of my own, other than that, this...I just want an M1 of my own, other than that, this IS kinda funny.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-58574887590723072222010-05-17T09:42:32.747-05:002010-05-17T09:42:32.747-05:00Hi Mike,
Oh I like that last paragraph!!! Treatie...Hi Mike,<br />Oh I like that last paragraph!!! Treaties, Agreements, assorted documents to be ratified, bring them on and back them up,....(POW!..Ping!) and another tin can flips up in the air out past the shed...(from the radio speaker,,,"War, Children, it's just a shot away!!!!) Practice, Practice!!<br />Oh I like that last paragraph!!<br /><br />III%,<br />skybill-outskybillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11801792487942711361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-73433849924182490162010-05-17T09:05:22.103-05:002010-05-17T09:05:22.103-05:00Treaty or not ... treaties DO NOT trump the consti...Treaty or not ... treaties DO NOT trump the constitution. Not that THEY care ... but WE do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-20229740426010562122010-05-17T08:50:42.060-05:002010-05-17T08:50:42.060-05:00The Senate is tasked with ratifying treaties, and ...The Senate is tasked with ratifying treaties, and it requires a 2/3 vote to pass.1911A1https://www.blogger.com/profile/03700502641718136411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-1306424608819580312010-05-17T08:43:45.313-05:002010-05-17T08:43:45.313-05:00The Senate must approve all treaties with a 2/3 of...The Senate must approve all treaties with a 2/3 of the Senate approving the treaty. This means they need 67 votes. Assuming 100% of Democrats and independents are dumb enough to vote for this gun ban treaty (debatable as not all democrats are that stupid or antigun), they would need to get 8 RINOs to also vote for it. They don't have the votes.<br /><br />The only question remaining is whether the Obama administration is stupid enough to try to make such a treaty take effect through executive order or regulatory means and/or to use foreign troops to enforce said orders.Dr. Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12435884108289624212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-88856368121228309012010-05-17T08:36:14.837-05:002010-05-17T08:36:14.837-05:00Even with ratification, any treaty that violates t...Even with ratification, any treaty that violates the Constitution is null and void. Ergo, any 'disarmament treaty' signed by the POTUS and ratified in the Senate that violates any of the BOR is without force.<br /><br />Simple logic.<br /><br />Then, of course, there's the compliance and enforcement issue. UN Blue? Bring them the F*^K ON! <br /><br />The orchestra seems to be warming up....time to practice one's 'dance steps'.Doc Enigmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-6060675462864269142010-05-17T08:31:55.946-05:002010-05-17T08:31:55.946-05:00Nobody seems to be noticing that, under New Jersey...Nobody seems to be noticing that, under New Jersey's new REPUBLICAN governor, a decision has been made that CMP may no longer ship M-1's directly to NJ homes, but must send them to a FFL holder for transfer, thereby erecting another hoop for legitimate and vetted NJ residents to jump through. Will your state be next?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-35752525208158894172010-05-17T07:46:29.148-05:002010-05-17T07:46:29.148-05:00Indeed.
The only thing worse than underestimating...Indeed.<br /><br />The only thing worse than underestimating your enemy is overestimating him.<br /><br />Underestimate your enemy and you may lose the fight; overestimate him an you'll surrender before the fight even starts.<br /><br />Dave<br />IIIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-67916313999437132372010-05-17T07:24:17.316-05:002010-05-17T07:24:17.316-05:00History repeats itself.
The Revolutionary War was...History repeats itself.<br /><br />The Revolutionary War was unpopular with most Americans until - - -<br /><br />King George hired Hessian mercenaries, who came from Germany, and spoke German!<br /><br />Then, English colonists were no longer fighting fellow Englishmen (which is why the war was unpopular), but they were now fighting FOREIGNERS!!!John Robert Mallernee, KB3KWS, in Vernal, Utahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663667887010646435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-71747980380265257042010-05-17T07:22:38.792-05:002010-05-17T07:22:38.792-05:00"The main effect of this move is, without fan..."The main effect of this move is, without fanfare or public attention, to stop the flow of fine M1 Garand and M1 carbine rifles into the hands of American citizens. The M1 is an affordable, accurate, dependable, and exceptionally well-made general-purpose American rifle. "<br /><br />The Garand rifle was welcomed with much rejoicing when it wreaked havoc on the filthy forces of fascism during WWII. It is no surprise that socialists still view Garands with apprehension, even today.<br /><br />MALTHUSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-59628960125461175382010-05-17T07:17:19.205-05:002010-05-17T07:17:19.205-05:00Mike this is truly laughable as you say.People kee...Mike this is truly laughable as you say.People keep on forgeting that ALL Treaties MUST be Ratified by the Senate or is it Congress, I don´t remember off hand. But Not Enough of Members of either House are THAT STUPID. I almost wish they were,So that We could go ahead and get this BullShit over with.<br /><br /> Dennis <br /> III<br /> TexasDennis308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-13225389597620499602010-05-17T07:09:39.688-05:002010-05-17T07:09:39.688-05:00"and start figuring out what WE are going to ..."and start figuring out what WE are going to do to THEM when they finally, irrevocably, kick off this impending civil war."<br /><br />"He's making a list<br />Checking it twice.... <br />gonna find out who's naughty or nice..."Slobyskya Rotchakokovnoreply@blogger.com