From my cold dead hands: Gun control calls in the wake of the Texas church massacre

Claire Hawks  . . . "The first thing the Nazis did was to disarm the citizenry, making it so much easier to shoot and kill people or force people into death camps.  The Second Amendment is in the Bill of Rights specifically to allow the citizenry to rise up against a tyrannical government, just as Americans did against the tyrannical rule of the king during the American Revolution.

"More and more recently, it seems as though liberals are trying not only to limit our rights, but to rewrite and bury our history.  Ask most people about the Constitution or the Bill of Rights, and you will usually be met with a blank stare.  All they know about Thomas Jefferson, it seems, is that he was a slave owner.  Now they have moved on to vilifying George Washington.

"Truthful American history should be part of the curriculum in not only high school, but college.  An additional requirement in college should be a basic class in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.  Hillsdale College not only has this requirement for all students matriculating at their college, but offers numerous free online courses as well." . . .

Claire Hawks is an occasional contributor to American Thinker, retired from her nursing and I.T. careers and the editor of Black Lies Matter by Taleeb Starkes.

Dems and media rush to politicize Sutherland massacre   "Less than a week ago, when a Muslim winner of the absurd "Diversity Lottery" immigrant visa program committed jihad on a bicycle path on Lower Manhattan, Senator Chuck Schumer self-righteously warned us against rushing to politicize the incident.

I guess it's not too soon to politicize a tragedy.

— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) November 1, 2017  . . .  Thomas Lifson

 

Read Our Lips: No More Bushes

"Hillary, the candidate Bush 41 voted for, would, along with Obama, let four Americans die in a Benghazi terror attack they could have prevented and lied about to the parents later. Bill and Hillary would use their Clinton Foundation as a pay-for-play racketeering scheme to enrich themselves; . . ."

Daniel John Sobieski"  . . . "The only Republican President since World War II not to get elected to a second term, George Herbert Walker Bush, has broken President Ronald Reagan’s  11th commandment to speak ill of another Republican, President Donald Trump, in his new book, The Last Republicans. Perhaps the book in which Bush whacked Trump should have been called, “The Last RINOs” for in addition to calling Trump a “blowhard” Bush 41 saying he voted for Hillary Clinton:

The new book, by author Mark K. Undegrove, consists mostly of interviews looking back at the Republican Party over the past few decades and explores the connection between the elder Bush and his son, former President George W. Bush.

The younger Bush told Undegrove that he voted for “none of the above.”

The father and son each raise concerns that Trump has essentially blown up the GOP to the extent that the New York businessman and first-time politician could be the party’s last president for a long while, according to The Times review.

In a sense, one can understand if both Bushes don’t feel like sending President Trump a Christmas card. As a candidate Trump trashed Jeb Bush mercilessly as a low-energy supposed heir to the Bush dynasty. Trump said neither Bush should have gone into Iraq, citing it as a cause for subsequent chaos in the Middle East.

On this Trump is wrong. Bush 43 secured a tremendous victory in Iraq, leaving a stable Iraq backed by a strong U.S. presence. It was President Obama who threw that away by failing to secure a status of forces agreement and then engaging in a precipitous withdrawal that created a void that ISIS filled while Obama looked the other way. But it was Obama that threw away their victory, not Trump, who is stacking ISIS fighters like cordwood in Iraq and Syria. Obama called it the “wrong war”: . . .

. . .  

Yet the Bushes have no unkind words for Obama, who squandered their victory, and made a career of blaming the Bushes for everything but the common cold. At the unveiling of the White House portrait of Bush 43, Obama made a verbal slap at the mess he inherited from Dubya, noting:" . . .

Antifa rally a 'COMPLETE FLOP': Anti-Trump protestors OUTNUMBERED by supporters

UK Express  "Anarchists were accused of planning to hijack anti-Trump protests across America yesterday, with the alt-right warning of the "Antifa apocalypse".

"The apocalyptic narrative took hold despite the fact that the leftist groups planning to protest yesterday only have dubious connections to Antifa.  

"Left-wing action group Refuse Fascism organised a series of non-violent anti-Trump protests in 20 cities across the United States, including in Honolulu, in a bid to unseat Donald Trump.

"And it seems the event went of largely without incident, wth Antifa civil war fears proving unfounded as police reported a distinct lack of criminal damage or violence.

"Now right-wing critics have accused the anti-facist movement, known for its militant and often violent tactics, of being a complete failure.militant and often violent tactics, of being a complete failure.

"Hundreds of protesters calling on President Trump to resign took to the streets of Manhattan on Saturday for a rally in Times Square in a bid to force the commander-in-chief from office.

"Co-organizer Luis Barrios, 65, said: “One of the things we say is we need to make a wake up call.

“I't’s possible to drive this regime out. That’s what we’re doing, educating people, mobilising people and bringing hope back.” . . .

Leftist 'Refuse Fascism' Anti-Trump Protests Mostly Peaceful — Because No One Showed Up

" 'Refuse Fascism" protests took place in 20 cities Saturday as leftists and "anti-Fascists" took to the streets to protest the "Trump-Pence regime." But unlike earlier protests — particularly the ones that took place in the wake of the 2016 election — the Refuse Fascism demonstrations were mostly peaceful.

"But mostly because no one showed up.

"The mainstream media was quick to announce that there were no arrests and only minimal unrest at the two dozen or so protests that took place Saturday, but, oddly enough, there was little mention of crowd size — except to reference the massive crowds that took to the streets last year. That's because even in major cities like Chicago and New York, the protests were best described as "anemic."

"In Chicago, only around 100 people showed up to protest in a cold drizzle Saturday morning. " . . .

'Creepy, crazy and weird': Former classmates say Texas gunman was an 'outcast' who 'preached his atheism' online before killing 26 in the state’s worst ever mass shooting

UK Daily Mail  "The Texas church shooter who mercilessly shot dead 26 people and injured 24 others was an 'outcast' who 'preached his atheism' online.

"Former classmates say Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, who stormed First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs in Texas and opened fire on Sunday, was 'creepy', 'crazy' and 'weird'.

"Patrick Boyce, who attended New Braunfels High School with the killer, told DailyMail.com: 'He had a kid or two, fairly normal, but kinda quiet and lately seemed depressed.

" 'He was the first atheist I met. He went Air Force after high school, got discharged but I don't know why. 

"'I was just shocked [to hear the news]. Still haven’t quite processed how he could have done that.'

"Nina Rose Nava, who went to school with the gunman, wrote on Facebook: 'In (sic) in complete shock! I legit just deleted him off my fb cause I couldn't stand his post. 

"'He was always talking about how people who believe in God we're stupid and trying to preach his atheism' 

"Christopher Leo Longoria replied: 'I removed him off FB for those same reasons! He was being super nagtive (sic) all the timd (sic).' 

Your schadenfreude Sunday treat

Thomas Lifson  "It is not often we get to see vile people receive their comeuppance.

"This week brought some excellent news: a vile magazine, Teen Vogue, is shutting down. Megan Fox of PJ Media noted that the announcement came shortly after the magazine (sold on many supermarket newsstands) published a “Guide to Anal Sex” for teenage girls. In addition to regularly luring fashion-conscious adolescents into risky sexual exploration, the magazine has become a leading basher of Donald Trump."

. . . 

"So, what kind of people would devote their lives to such an enterprise? Thanks to Tucker Carlson, we got to meet and get a sense of one of Teen Vogue’s (former?) stars,  Lauren Duca, whose “Thigh High Politics” column regularly regaled adolescent females with such recent topics as Fox News Is Undermining American Democracy and We Have to Stop Pretending We Can’t Do Anything About Gun Violence.

"Tucker invited Ms. Duca on his show, after she sent out a noxious tweet on the wake of Ivanka Trump and her children being harassed on a Jet Blue airplane flight.

. . . 

"Tucker invited Ms. Duca on his show, after she sent out a noxious tweet on the wake of Ivanka Trump and her children being harassed on a Jet Blue airplane flight.

"Tucker treated her exactly as she deserved. Be sure to watch to the end, where her audio feed is cut off as she descends to apparent obscenities.

Vin Scully says he'll 'never watch another NFL game again' due to anthem protests

CBS Sports  "Saturday night, former Dodgers announcer and Hall of Famer Vin Scully was at the Pasadena Civic Center for an event called "An Evening With Vin Scully."
"At some point during the event, Scully was asked about the NFL's national anthem protests, in which players have taken a knee during the anthem to protest police brutality and racism. Scully said he "will never watch another NFL game" because of the protests.. . . 

"Here is a full transcript of Scully's comments, via Deadspin:

"I have only one personal thought, really. And I am so disappointed. And I used to love, during the fall and winter, to watch the NFL on Sunday. And it's not that I'm some great patriot. I was in the Navy for a year -- didn't go anywhere, didn't do anything. But I have overwhelming respect and admiration for anyone who puts on a uniform and goes to war. So the only thing I can do in my little way is not to preach. I will never watch another NFL game."

"Scully, who will turn 90 later this month, briefly served in the navy before beginning his broadcasting career. So far only one player, Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell, has knelt during the national anthem." . . .

Rand Paul assaulted by Trump hater, Bernie Sanders supporter

Rick Moran  "Senator Rand Paul was tackled to the ground by a neighbor while he was mowing his lawn in Bowling Green, KY on Friday, causing minor injuries according to a police report. The neighbor, Rene Boucher, and Paul were embroiled in some kind of feud, according to another neighbor.

"But Boucher's Facebook postings reveal a virulent Trump hater and a supporter of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.

"According to the warrant against Boucher, the attack was "intentional":

The warrant, which was obtained by CNN affiliate WBKO in Bowling Green, said Paul had injuries to his face, including small cuts to the nose and mouth area, and had trouble breathing due to a potential rib injury. Paul was seen by a doctor Friday, the warrant said.

Police allege Boucher, 59, "admitted going onto Paul's property and tackling him," the warrant said.

"Tyler O'Neil of PJ Media, found a Facebook account belonging to a "Rene Boucher" from Bowling Green who listed his occupation as anesthesiologist." . . .

Devin Patrick Kelley Has Been Identified As Texas Church Shooter…UPDATE: Was Dishonorably Discharged, Court Martialed In 2014…UPDATE: Stopped By Local With Rifle

Weasel Zippers   "Via Daily Beast:

Devin Patrick Kelley has been identified as the gunman who killed at least 24 people at a church in Texas, a U.S. official tells The Daily Beast. Kelley, 26, was a resident of New Braunfels, a suburb of San Antonio, according to public records. Kelley was married and Kelley’s mother-in-law listed a P.O. box in Sutherland Springs as a mailing address. San Antonio police reportedly raided Kelley’s home on Sunday evening.

A LinkedIn account appearing to belong to Kelley describes him as serving in the U.S. Air Force from his 2009 high-school graduation until 2013, after which he briefly taught at a summer Bible school. On a now-deleted Facebook account, Kelley recently displayed an AR-15 style gun, ABC News reports.

Interview with neighbor who helped chase down the shooter.

Left Mocks Praying For Victims Of Texas Shooting

Seeking facts on the Sutherland Springs murderer Updating

Update: Man Describes How Good Guy With Gun Stopped Further Deaths In Texas Church Shooting   Video.

"He lists ‘civil rights and social action’ among his interests  "

With so little information as yet, the best we can say is to keep the links used here. The shooter's Facebook site was deleted. TD

Snopes: Multiple Victims Shot, Killed at South Texas Church

. . . "At least six helicopters took victims to nearby hospitals. The gunman was reportedly “taken down” by law enforcement and is now dead.

"Sutherland Springs is about 30 miles southeast of San Antonio, Texas."

TruthOrFiction.com   Nothing yet as of Sunday evening.

Sutherland Baptist Church pastor: Pastor Frank Pomeroy: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Heavy.com

. . . "After the shooting, Kelley fled the area in his vehicle, and residents pursued him on a chase through Guadalupe County. He was found deceased inside the vehicle after he crashed. It’s not yet known if he shot himself, or if he was shot by those chasing him.

"You can follow updates on the shooting by going here. The shooting is the deadliest mass killing at a house of worship in modern U.S. history." . . .

The death toll of the Texas church shooting is about 7 percent of the town's population

Forget gun control now; with an estimated 500 million firearms in the country already, if not one more gun was sold, they would all be out there and ready to be used. As one person interviewed by Fox News Rick Leventhal stated, our population is wedded to these weapons, not to be parted. 

The Week "Local law enforcement have yet to release a firm count of victims of Sunday's deadly mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, but most reports indicate about 27 people were killed and nearly as many injured.

"Those numbers would be gutting under any circumstances, but the impact of the tragedy will be more sharply felt given the town's tiny size: Sutherland Springs was home to just 362 people as of the 2000 census, The New York Timesreports, which means about the death toll amounts to about 7 percent of the population.

" 'There is a gas station and a post office. That's about all there really is," saidJoseph Silva, who lives near Sutherland Springs, of the small town. 

""Everybody is pretty grief-stricken" after the attack, he added. "Everyone's worried." Bonnie Kristian

DNC chair Brazile almost replaced Hillary Clinton with Joe Biden as candidate after her collapse at 9/11 memorial

NY Daily News "Hillary Clinton’s lifeless campaign and 9/11 swoon nearly led Democratic National Committee chair Donna Brazile to replace her with Joe Biden as their presidential candidate.

"Brazile, in her tell-all memoir of the contentious 2016 presidential race, reveals she pondered yanking Clinton off the ballot after she collapsed while leaving a Ground Zero memorial service.

"By then, the Clinton campaign was permeated by the “odor of failure” and Brazile thought the sitting vice president might energize the troops, according to The Washington Post.

“ 'Again and again I thought about Joe Biden,” Brazile writes in the book. “(But) no matter my doubts and my fears about the election and Hillary as a candidate, I could not make good on my threat to replace her.”

"Brazile, before scrapping the plan, envisioned New Jersey Sen. Cory

Booker as Biden’s running mate on the revamped ticket.

"The Post obtained an advance copy of the 288-page “Hacks: The Inside Story of the Break-Ins and Breakdowns That Put Donald Trump in the White House.' ” . . .