BZ
Finally: an actual “high capacity” clip:
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Obama an “empty suit” — even Progressives agree now
From CommonDreams.org, a “Progressive” organ for the Left, “Building Progressive Community”:
What the Hell is Barack Obama’s Presidency For?
His ascent to power had meaning, but now his interventions are too rare and too piecemeal to constitute a narrative
Barack Obama has now been in power for longer than Johnson was, and the question remains: “What the hell’s his presidency for?” His second term has been characterised by a profound sense of drift in principle and policy. While posing as the ally of the immigrant he is deporting people at a faster clip than any of his predecessors; while claiming to be a supporter of labour he’s championing trade deals that will undercut American jobs and wages. In December, even as he pursued one whistleblower, Edward Snowden and kept another, Chelsea Manning, incarcerated, he told the crowd at Nelson Mandela’s funeral: “There are too many leaders who claim solidarity with Madiba’s struggle for freedom, but do not tolerate dissent from their own people.“
If there was a plot, he’s lost it. If there was a point, few can remember it. If he had a big idea, he shrank it. If there’s a moral compass powerful enough to guide such contradictions to more consistent waters, it is in urgent need of being reset.
Call me wacky, but I suspect the only plot possessed by Obama was to “fundamentally transform America.” He’s been doing an admirable job of same.
And yet, as I have out-pointed numerous times, Mr Obama is insufficiently left for the Left.
Still and all, I tend to find this rather amusing.
BZ
P.S.
Thanks to Frank for the h/t.
AG Eric Holder is hospitalized; will Hillary Clinton’s health cause her not to run?
First, Eric Holder was hospitalized for a short time this morning in DC for dizziness and shortness of breath; he has since been discharged.
Then, from The Daily Caller:
“Whispers persist that Hillary won’t run: Health may be worse than disclosed
by Alex Pappas
If you listen to the chattering class in Washington, D.C., Hillary Clinton is a virtual certainty for the 2016 Democratic nomination, and the front-runner in the next presidential race.
But in private, rumors persist that the former Secretary of State may not even be capable of making it to Iowa and New Hampshire. Clinton, these skeptics often say, will not run for president again because of health concerns.
Tactical question: if so, then who would the Demorats pick as a substitute for Clinton? Your thoughts?
BZ
Homeland Security purchases 141K sniper rounds
Homeland Security — that innocent bastion — has solicited for 141 THOUSAND custom sniper rounds for long rifles.
And it has couched that request in as buried a fashion as possible.
I haven’t posted about this because I was conducting background investigations, subterranean. I have sources. Period.
I discovered that: despite rising unemployment, and despite an actual record number of people on public assistance via Mr Obama’s foodstamps — the US Government via the Department of Homeland Security’s ICE has placed a solicitation for more sniper ammo.
They are requesting 141,160 rounds of ammunition (7,058 boxes) of Hornady .308 Winchester 168gr A-MAX TAP Ammunition.
Not being immediately familiar with the origin and source of that ammo, and its accuracy, price and availability, I made some personal inquiries.
I found this:
These are match bullets. They are not common rounds found on the shelves of the typical gun store.
Hornady themselves write:
Features:
Top Performing Hornady Match Bullets
Hornady match rifle ammunition is loaded with the most accurate, consistent match bullets in the world: our sophisticated boattail hollow point match bullets and our technologically advanced A-MAX Match bullets.
Specially Selected Cases
Cases are hand selected based on strict criteria: wall thickness uniformity, internal capacity, case weight and consistent wall concentricity. We get proper bullet seating, consistent charges and pressures, optimal velocity and repeatable accuracy.
AMP™ (Advanced Manufacturing Process) Bullet Jackets
These jackets represent a technological advancement in design, tooling and manufacturing. Developed by Hornady technicians, AMP Bullet Jackets feature near-zero wall thickness variation, resulting in unprecedented concentricity and uniformity throughout the jacket.
Powder
Powder is matched carefully to each specific load for optimal pressure, velocity and consistent accuracy.
Primers
Like the powder, the primers we select are the highest quality available, perfectly matched to the load.
The Activist Post.
And as the Joker asks: “why so serious?”
Because of the .308 round, for one.
And the .416 and the .50 as well.
BZ
P.S.
And to whom shall these bullets be delivered?
WE WILL NOT BE SILENCED
Right now is your chance to be heard. The IRS has proposed new regulations that will suppress citizen groups from discussing issues and actions that our nation’s political leaders take in D.C.
We must remember, the IRS admitted to inappropriate targeting of groups because of their conservative or religious beliefs. They are now trying to write such abusive tactics into the tax code.
Your voice matters. By law, the IRS must consider each comment that is submitted. We are stronger together than we are apart.
Must Submit by February 27, 2014
Must Reference Citation: IRS REG-134417-13
Do it and do it now. Please click on the site above, read the information completely, and weigh in.
Please see this:
Advocacy and honesty. Truth trumps emotions when exposed to the light of day.
BZ