No, I’ve haven’t forgotten that I said I was planning to write another post (or several posts) on the lengthy McCraw presentation to the Texas legislature about Uvalde and the police response. It’s just that so many events have intervened … Continue reading →
One can hope: A preliminary count of signatures submitted in a petition to recall Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón totals 715,833, L.A. County elections officials reported Saturday. L.A. County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean Logan said his office has completed … Continue reading →
There’s more on the genesis of the Simon/Alba confrontation, at least according to the deceased’s family (by the way, Alba’s age has been variously listed as 51 and as 61, but it appears to actually be 61): Simon was killed … Continue reading →
The war on self-defense continues, in New York City this time. You know how it goes with these Soros-backed leftist DAs such as New York’s Alvin Bragg. When Bragg was elected in January, I wrote this post about his plans … Continue reading →
Former long-term Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated by a gunman while Abe was giving a speech in the city of Nara. Japan is a society with a low murder rate and also what are perhaps the strictest gun … Continue reading →
The Highland Park shooter was waving red flags with both hands and both feet. And yet Illinois red flag laws didn’t stop him from purchasing not just one gun but many. This is his history – or at least a … Continue reading →
There’s really little to say except RIP to the victims – and to note that the alleged perp seems obviously nihilistic and perhaps deranged. One look at his photos tells you that. I don’t usually say that sort of thing. … Continue reading →
I thought I’d get the first piece out today, but it may not be till next week – Monday, I hope. I was busy earlier today and got a very late start, and it’s one of the more complex issues … Continue reading →
At first the Uvalde school shooting riveted everyone’s attention because of its horror and tragedy. The murder of innocent and beloved children and their teachers is a nightmare that engenders deep feelings of rage and grief. At first, the stories … Continue reading →
Last night I watched the entirety of Texas DPS head Steve McCraw’s testimony in front of the Texas Senate, including the question-and-answer period. It’s a lot to digest; something like four and a half hours. I could probably write a … Continue reading →
In Uvalde, as more information has come out, it has looked worse and worse for the police. But until now I have refused to come to any conclusions about guilt and responsibility except to say that, from the start, when … Continue reading →
The tragic events in Uvalde have been interesting in many ways, but one of those ways is how the response has acted as a reminder that most people – including people who know that the press often prints “facts” that … Continue reading →