Virginia and its implications
Found at ZeroHedge, an interesting article on the Virginia gun control fight and it’s broader implications.
Stage 1, in progress
The Virginia Senate has passed 3 anti-gun bills. No one should be surprised. These are among the less onerous bills, mandating purchase limits, mandatory background…
Let’s Talk Batteries, Part 2
Since the last time we discussed the subject of rechargeable batteries, I’ve been running every rechargeable in the house (outside of UPS batteries) through the…
Starting to smell like Charlottesville in here
Governor Ralph “Coonman” Northam has declared a state of emergency in advance of the Jan. 20th “lobbying day” in Richmond, VA. Northam is quoted as…
When the South moves fast…
…it ain’t the South at all. For those of us born in the South who have traveled to…other parts of the country, this is funny,…
This is what the Left has planned for you
(Via Breitbart) Families being deported to Siberia A number of folks have been telling you that “the mask is off,” speaking about the hardcore Left’s…
Coming soon to a home near you
(Via Rantingly) If you’d like to see what happens when a country goes nuckin’ futs and decides to ban all the guns, read this story…
What is old will be new again
(Via Gab Trends) Something over a year ago, I decided tobuy myself a pickup truck. Rather than a new one, with its cost and complexity,…
Going home
Thomas Wolfe said “You can’t go home again.” For those of us who have tried, we know those words are true. “Home” always recedes into…
A wake up call if I ever saw one
(Via Open Source Defense) Obviously this isn’t news. We’ve all heard about the church shooting in White Settlement, TX by now. Knowing my audience, I’m…
Let’s talk batteries
It’s time to revisit the subject of batteries. Back in the early history of this blog (2006? I’ve been doing this that long?) I put…
Wishing you a Happy New Year
Once again, we’ve almost reached that arbitrary point in Earth’s continual journey around the Sun that we designate the start of a new calendar year.…
Posting images
In an effort to work with my blog format rather than against it, most if not all posts going forward are to have a picture…
An epic anti-Democrat rant in the age of Trump
(Via Gab) From a piece on American Thinker. I have removed the artful asterisks-if you don’t like swearing, don’t read it. But don’t give in…
So you’re going to join the militia
(Via ZeroHedge) Before you dive in, you might want to consider the words of David Brockett. The guy is supposed to be a former Texas…
Virginia-Pay attention to the dance
I was hoping to stay off the topic for the holidays; I managed Christmas. During that time I’ve given the situation a lot of thought,…
Merry Christmas!
I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas. The idealized Freehold Christmas Here at The Freehold we’ve celebrated Christmas Eve and are preparing for today’s…
Meanwhile, in Virginia
(Via Rantingly) The sheriffs are having none of the state’s nonsense. “It is not law enforcement’s place to infringe upon the rights of law-abiding citizens.…
What? The ATF lies and exceeds its authority?
(Via the Bongino Report) I’m shocked, shocked I tell you.
California’s governor tries to monkeywrench the PG&E settlement
Or, Calpocolypse Part N. You have to wonder just how stupid the guy is. What a blatant attempt to take over a public utility. Democrats…
A new modern classic
(Via Splendid Isolation) Defining the terms of our disagreements. My favorite? “Nazi – anyone who denies a liberal anything they desire based upon logic, decency,…
Need a cable?
In particular, do you need a programming cable for a hand-held 2-way radio? I’ve found a good one. KJ6ZWL makes a line based on an…
Richmond is surrounded
(Via the Bongino Report) 90% of Virginia counties have approved some sort of Second Amendment Sanctuary ordinance. Your move, Richmond.
Yes, Virginia
(Via the Bongino Report) The answer will still be “Hell NO!” Because registration leads to confiscation, every single time. Ask the former gun owners in…
Trains are a thing, too
I got family history with trains, and have always loved them. I’m more of a steam fan, but I’d ride this one any time.
More Calpocolypse
Juan Brown has an update on the state of power availability in California. California loves to blather about how they’re the xth biggest economy in…
Is the Second Amendment Sanctuary movement spreading?
(Via the Bongino Report) West Milford, New Jersey, adds itself to the list of Second Amendment sanctuaries. You know that all the right people are…
Doubling down on stupid
Democrats threaten to call out the National Guard if Virginia law enforcement will not enforce their gun-grabbing edicts. Stalin would be proud.
Taking Second Amendment Sanctuary the next logical step
(Prompted by the Woodpile Report. Militia link from that source as well.) The Left has a plan for people like us. Let me sum it…
Yeah, I’ve been around
I just haven’t been interested in posting. Part of it is probably related to taking an enforced break from (most) of the news. While I…