Plano, Texas School District Wants Armed Guards In Schools

CBS Local   "The Plano Independent School District wants to be a school safety standout by becoming the largest school district in North Texas with armed guards at every single campus. The sweeping changes proposed Tuesday night will not be cheap, but many believe that it is a necessity to keep students and staff members protected." 

"Any plans to use uniformed police officers would likely pull too many of them off the streets, so the school district is opting to hire private guards for the job. That would require dipping into the district’s reserve money, or increasing taxes. “I’m comfortable asking our taxpayers to pay more,” Plano ISD trustee David Stolle said, “if that’s what it comes down to.” "
Now if only schools in less affluent areas could have the same security, but since mass-murderers all seem to be white guys, maybe this is the proper targeted area to consider.

Obama and Imperial Rule

http://terrellaftermath.com/

 Oregon Sheriff: Exec. Orders that Offend Constitution Will Not Be Enforced;  "Linn County Oregon Sheriff Tim Mueller cut right to the chase in an open letter to Vice President Biden on January 14: "Any federal regulation enacted by Congress or executive order...offending the constitutional rights of my citizens will not be enforced by me or my deputies.""

"In summary, it is the position of this Sheriff that I refuse to participate, or stand idly by, while my citizens are turned into criminals due to the unconstitutional actions of misguided politicians."

Texas to Join Wyoming? Felony Charges for Enforcing New Gun Control  [Rep. Steve] Toth puts it this way: "We can no longer depend on the Federal Government and this Administration to uphold a Constitution they no longer believe in."

Power Line; Obama, an Elitist Hypocrite  "That isn’t exactly news to readers of our site, but the NRA has released this effective ad on Obama’s hypocrisy when it comes to guns." (Video at this link, but I could not figure how to imbed it)

Ron Gazda of Richardson, TX sent this next article, which led me to do a bit more research on the 1992 movie (being mistrustful of Hollywood's take on things, even when it seems to support my personal point of view). This film segment below  is said to be from Hallmark, which I like.

Battle of Athens, Tennessee in 1946  "The Battle of Athens (sometimes called the McMinn County War) was a rebellion led by citizens in Athens and Etowah, Tennessee, United States, against the local government in August 1946. The citizens, including some World War II veterans, accused the local officials of political corruption and voter intimidation. The event is sometimes cited by firearms ownership advocates as an example of the value of the Second Amendment in combating tyranny."  Much more information on this here.  It includes a fascinating hour-by hour timeline of the incident in Athens.

Andrew Klavan; What We Talk About When We Talk About Guns   As the founders knew, however, the power we grant the state to defend us can easily be turned against us. “The means of defence against foreign danger,” Madison wrote, “have been always the instruments of tyranny at home.” Going back even farther, this was why the supporters of republican government stuck the long knives into Julius Caesar. In “crossing the Rubicon,” he violated the law by bringing the Roman army into Italy. This effectively turned the means of protecting the republic into the tool for establishing imperial rule." 

Thomas Sowell Exposes The Left’s Lie About Tax Cuts For The Rich

American Glob  "How many times in the last four years has Obama said that Republicans just want tax cuts for the rich and that taxing the rich is the solution to America’s financial problems?
"Guess what… it’s an old false argument. The brilliant economist Thomas Sowell explains why."
 

Obama's press conference on Monday, Jan 14th

Neal Boortz; Obama and His Executive Privilege  "Just remember that when it comes to the fundamental transformation of the United States, Caesar Obammus is not tremendously hung up on the law or our Constitution.  After all, the founding document of this nation is our Constitution and Obama told us he wants to change the foundation of our country: “We are five days away from fundamentally transforming the United States of America.”  In this gun control debate, we see him, once again, willing to act more as a ruler rather than a leader."

Here are three posts from Lucianne:

President Congeniality talks tough. Even the WaPo didn't like his 'tude.   "Given the tendency by conservative media “to demonize me*,” Obama said, socializing with the president might lead to “a challenge from somebody in a primary.” The only way to change lawmakers’ behavior, he said, is for voters to “reject” the partisans who don’t compromise. “And that’ll be true whether I’m the life of the party or a stick in the mud,” he said.
"From the affable president, this must pass for friendly advice."
* I'm sure Mr. Obama was thinking of the Tunnel Wall when he said that.

Slate; Why Nobody Believes Obama on the Debt Ceiling  "Watching the president talk about the debt ceiling and his unwillingness to give up any ransom in exchange for it, I find it impossible not to confront the point that as of now nobody seems to believe him."

Obama Once Called Raising Debt Ceiling 'a Sad State of Affairs'

Power Line Blog; Our Mean-Spirited President Gives a Press Conference and Talks About Guns  "I think we have had worse presidents than Barack Obama; James Buchanan comes to mind. But I don’t think we have ever had a president as shamelessly dishonest as Barack Obama."

I love this: Gun Free Zone for thee, but not for me

Legal Insurrection " ....Veritas video reporter James O’Keefe has released a new video of his team posing as an anti-gun group promoting an initiative to journalists. At each home, the group dubbed as “Citizens Against Senseless Violence” asks each homeowner if they are willing to put up a “Gun Free” sign in their yard."... 

Via Beltway Confidential; James O’Keefe meets and films armed security at the homes of Journal-News journalists  "Armed security welcomes the Veritas team at some of the homes - as some of the newspaper's employees felt threatened once bloggers retaliated by posting their names and addresses online.

O’Keefe also approaches other journalists at their homes such as columnists from the New Jersey Star-Leger and even Toure from MSNBC.
"The team even tries the home of US Attorney Eric Holder – and are quickly met by a police officer."

O'Keefe

You may remember James O'Keefe from this ACORN-exposing video that made him famous.

Caught on Camera: Electioneering at the Polls  "At this very moment, Project Veritas investigators are all over the country capturing some extremely disturbing Election Day footage."

VIDEO: Election Fraud at Organizing for America HQ (PARTS ONE AND TWO)  "Project Veritas has released a new investigation that exposes Obama campaign workers, including a Regional Field Director at Organizing for America (OFA), engaged in election fraud."
 

David Gregory Skates on Gun Magazine Charges

http://terrellaftermath.com/

David Gregory Skates on Gun Magazine Charges  "Remember when the media opposed rich, elite, white guys getting away with flagrant violations of the law as impoverished minorities languished in prison over unpaid parking tickets and bounced checks? Good times. Good times."

 

http://www.wnd.com/2013/01/news-magazine/ 

New pay-per-mile scheme would boost taxes 250 percent

Washington Secrets  "An on-again, off-again move by the Obama administration to scrap the federal gas tax in favor of a pay-per-mile fee would boost the tab to Americans as high as 250 percent, raising their current tax of 18.4 cents a gallon to as high as 46 cents, according to a new government study."
..."An on-again, off-again move by the Obama administration to scrap the federal gas tax in favor of a pay-per-mile fee would boost the tab to Americans as high as 250 percent, raising their current tax of 18.4 cents a gallon to as high as 46 cents, according to a new government study."

Transportation Secretary Considers Pay-Per-Mile Tax  "Meanwhile, the only real argument against raising the tax on gas (for which demand is quite inelastic) is political cowardice. La Hood might consider the VMT scheme “thinking outside the box,” but an enormous infrastructure of GPS chip makers, monitors, maintenance, and assessors (not to mention the possibility of privacy intrusions, a notion La Hood airly(sp) dismisses) is hardly a streamlined, efficient approach to the problem."

The New Way to Tax: Pay Per Mile Driven  Let us count the ways:
"There is also the idea of monitoring how many miles are driven using transponders on all cars and trucks. This idea pits benefit of having a more accurate read on the mileage of each vehicle against concerns the state will be able to monitor where you have driven your car. Who would have access to that information? Is that too much of 'big brother' tracking our lives?
"There are still more questions than answers when it comes to the VMT, but make no mistake: The idea is gaining steam and coming to a state near you."
 

Tyrannysaurus rex; today's Obama press conference

Legal Insurrection  "Completely unrelated to that, we didn’t watch the Obama press conference today.
"Via Common Cents, you can watch it for me:".... 

"Mark Levin apparently watched it.  Protein Wisdom has the transcript of Levin’s comments.  Here’s the video:" 

Nile Gardiner; Mark Levin is right: Obama is an imperial president  "It was the clearest signal yet from the White House that Obama’s second term in office will be deeply arrogant in tone, dismissive of any criticism, contemptuous of Congress, and averse to political compromise."

...."Today’s defiant White House press conference does not bode well for Obama’s second term. The president’s first four years were an economic disaster. Expect more of the same, and even worse, in the next four."  (Emphasis added.)

Yid With Lid; Obama Still in Campaign Lying Mode  "Then the president threw down the gauntlet at the foot of the GOP:"....
 "Lets not forget what a rookie Senator said in 2006 when he voted against the raising of the debt ceiling:"

SEN. BARACK OBAMA (In 2006): "Mr. President, I rise today to talk about America's debt problem. The fact that we are here today to debate raising America's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. It is a sign that the U.S. Government can't pay its own bills. It is a sign that we now depend on ongoing financial assistance from foreign countries to finance our Government's reckless fiscal policies. Over the past 5 years, our federal debt has increased by $3.5 trillion to $8.6 trillion. That is 'trillion' with a 'T.' That is money that we have borrowed from the Social Security trust fund, borrowed from China and Japan, borrowed from American taxpayers. And over the next 5 years, between now and 2011, the President's budget will increase the debt by almost another $3.5 trillion."

 

Obama Scaring The Seniors - There He Goes Again

JustOneMinute

"WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama demanded on Monday that lawmakers raise the nation's $16.4 trillion federal debt limit quickly, warning that "Social Security benefits and veterans' checks will be delayed" if they don't and cautioning Republicans not to insist on cuts to government spending in exchange."

The Pinocchio Test

"The president obviously does not want to show all of his cards in this high-stakes game of poker. Raising the specter of not issuing Social Security checks is designed to raise pressure on Republicans, but could also cause angst among the elderly.

 "At this point the answer is unclear but we become suspicious when politicians begin to use “may,” rather than speak in definitive sentences. If Treasury has the ability to keep paying Social Security benefits, even if the debt limit is reached, the Obama administration should make that clear. The Treasury Department’s new statement begins to add some clarity. We will keep watching how the president speaks about this issue."

 

White House to Paul Ryan: Yeah, about that budget deadline… "Last week, House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan queried the White House on whether they had any intention of getting him a budget proposal in a timely fashion: “Given the critical importance of addressing our nation’s fiscal problems, I am writing to ask whether the President will submit his budget request this year on or before February 4 as required by law… If the Administration does not plan to meet the statutory deadline, when do you anticipate the request being made?” " 

CBS News’ Major Garrett To Obama: Hey, You Know You Voted Against Raising The Debt Ceiling In 2006, Right?…

Weasel Zippers  "Unsurprisingly, Obama can’t offer up a reasonable explanation as to why it was ok to vote against it in 2006 and not in 2013."

Timeline of today's Obama press conference

CBS News correspondent Major Garrett notes to Obama that there are often debates on the debt ceiling. As a senator, Obama even once voted against the raising of the debt ceiling. Obama says he won't have a conversation "every month or every three months conversation about whether or not we pay our bill

Obama and Hagel

Obama's Pentagon begins campaign to bust ‘myths’ about nominee Hagel    "The papers — one of which is titled “Chuck Hagel’s Record: Myths and Facts” — kick off what is expected to be a strong lobbying effort by the Obama administration and liberal groups to win Mr. Hagel’s confirmation by the Senate Armed Services Committee and then the full Senate."

Ben Stein; Dropping the Hagel Bomb  This and the previous via Lucianne  ...."President Obama has not changed his views on Israel since his first speech at the Democrat convention in 2004, when he made it clear that his sympathies in the Middle East lay with the Palestinians. In a way, you have to admire his consistency. Of course, he has to pay lip service to Israel when he visits Miami Beach, but how he must laugh at the audiences that applaud him."

Mark Steyn; Obamacare’s Other Shoe  "Just to be clear: I disagree with Hagel on Israel, on Iran, and on most everything else. But my colleagues on the right are in denial if they don’t think there are some very basic questions that need to be asked about the too-big-to-fail Department of Defense. Obama would like the U.S. military to do less. Some of us would like it to do more with less — more nimbly, more artfully. But, if the national-security establishment won’t acknowledge there’s even a problem, they’re unlikely to like the solutions imposed by others. “Petty” and “spiteful”? No. Obamacare’s other shoe."

Barry Rubin; Why Obama's Foreign Policy Doesn't Make Sense

Yid With Lid  "In effect, the Obama argument is this: In the past, the United States has been a bully. It has supported bad governments for the people living in those countries. Now, however everything is going to be different. We are going to support bad governments that not only hurt the people in those countries but also hurt U.S. interests! And we are going to give such radical, dictatorial-oriented forces preference over helping moderates, liberals, and pragmatic reformers!"

 Barry Rubin is director of the Global Research in International Affairs (GLORIA) Center and editor of the Middle East Review of International Affairs (MERIA) Journal. His latest book, Israel: An Introduction, has just been published by Yale University Press. Other recent books include The Israel-Arab Reader (seventh edition), The Long War for Freedom: The Arab Struggle for Democracy in the Middle East (Wiley), and The Truth About Syria (Palgrave-Macmillan). The website of the GLORIA Center and of his blog, Rubin Reports. His original articles are published at PJMedia.