Reason TV has an analysis on the argument of Mcdonald vs Chicago….

I will be in the Peoples Republic of Illinois this weekend, at another gun show.

Reports back on Monday.

The Supreme Court has decided to review whether “whether strict local and state gun control laws violate the Second Amendment“.

This could be good, because this could lead to a lessening of strict gun control laws in some states that are not currently 2nd amendment friendly.

It could be bad, because it could end up that these laws are actually upheld. But that would mean that the Supremes have to reverse themselves regarding Heller.

Precedent setting, either way.

On the one hand, I believe in the 2nd amendment. I am a strict constitutionalist, therefore the 2nd amendment means just what it says….”shall not be infringed” means just that. I do not believe that any license is needed to carry, either concealed or openly, nor to possess any “arm”. Does that mean full automatic firearms and RPG’s should be legal? Yes. Sawed off shotguns? Yes. Arms are, after all, arms. Who gets to limit them? If they are limited, we are violating the part about “shall not be infringed”. While the original “arms” referred to the muskets and such that were the technology of the day, there were no limits placed then, no limits as to what kind, nor how many “arms” . “shall not be infringed”. Enough said.

On the other hand, there is that pesky 10th amendment. States rights and all that. Just in case you need a refresher, it reads “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”.

Does the 2nd trump the 10th? We shall see. One could argue that the 2nd is came 2nd, as a part of the original Constitution, and the 10th was, IIRC, added later. You also have the Articles of Confederation…”Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this Confederation expressly delegated to the United States”.

I dunno, this will be interesting though. Let’s see how the spin ges in non 2nd amendment states. Should be interesting arguments from the east coast folks, and from Illinois, and especially from the PRK (People’s Republik of Kalifornia)…

One issue is the viewpoint of the constitution. I see it as a limiter for government, not a document bestowing rights to the “people”. Others see it as giving rights to the “people”, not a limit to what government can do.

More HERE

I’m betting that things will go for more 2nd amendment rights. Eventually. Someday.

But doesn’t that describe the entire elite left?

Youtube video HERE where Jack Kelly says Sarkozy thinks that Obama is “incredibly naive and grossly egotistical”.

Well, DUH.

Go here for a long article about the slow (but accelerating) collapse of socialism in Europe.

It’s long but worth the read.

Now, If only, as I said before, the left here in the US can learn from this before they go too far down the path of socialism to easily change direction.

But I doubt that they will.

So where does that leave the US in 2—3—or 5 years?

Failing like Europe?

Or will we, as citizens, rein in the left before it is too late?

If not, someday no one will admit to voting for a Democrat in the past…..

Kim Du Toit and Connie are back, this time doing internet radio.

If their show is half as good as his prose was, then it will be worth “tuning in”

But not here. Here, socialism is good.

“I don’t think Socialism in Europe has a future; and given that it is a core constitutive part of the European democratic consensus, that’s bad news.”

The US democrats can’t seem to learn, nor can they veer from the course that they have set, even though their European ideal is moving ever farther right….

Socialism is fading…..Everywhere but here in the US.

You’d think that they would learn from their European socialist brothers.

But no.

Look
I understand too little too late…
I realize there are things you say and do
You can never take back.
But what would you be if you didn’t even try
You have to try….
So after a lot of thought
I’d like to reconsider,
Please,
If it’s not too late….
Make it a cheeseburger

L.L.

I’m just sayin’

Under “this is just cool” comes THIS…..a 180 H.P. siren!

Everyone should have a hobby….some folks restore cold war era sirens.

HT: AMCGLTD

Nuclear disarmament is a great idea.
In theory.
But then all it takes is one who won’t.

Mr. Obama shows his naivete in his remarks.

Still stuck in the 60’s mindset, apparently.

“Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don’t.”

Even French President Sarkozy agrees that Obama is foolish.

Realistic assessment on ones opponents does not seem to be a strong point of liberals.

Via WRSF, comes this tidbit, looking at the Obama administration with a different viewpoint.

Hard to argue with.

Read it, decide.

Sad, ain’t it?