Nemo Me Impune Lacessit

Today in history

COMMENTS I’VE POSTED

1. Posted to Facebook —

   Please welcome Matthew Edson Brown to the group!

2. Posted to Facebook —

   See https://rexcurry.net/ for some background information about the first paragraph (“The Pledge”) and how it inspired German National Socialism.

3. Posted to the FLPNM SCC Google group —

   City Council and mayoral races are officially non-partisan, though candidates’ affiliations are kind of an open secret, and the candidates are free to advertise those affiliations.

   Sent with Proton Mail secure email.

   ——- Original Message ——-
   On Monday, November 28th, 2022, Frank Martin wrote:

   > Dereck, can you find out for us what the filing deadline is for candidates in those city council races next year?
   >
   > Are these partisan races and do we need to be a state-qualified party to run them under our party?

4. Posted to the FLPNM SCC Google group —

   > Thanks Mike. So we can run candidates even if we have not got our minor party status,
   > right?

   Yes, only the candidates’ names are listed on the ballot, not any form of partisan affiliation.

   Note that this doesn’t stop any of the partisan-based dirty tricks, like those we saw by Brett Kokinadis against the Bedonie campaign in the 2022 election cycle.

   I am thinking I might be able to run against Pat Davis, who is the incumbent for District 6 in Albuquerque.

   > On Monday, November 28, 2022 at 11:19:03 PM UTC-7 Mikewb1971 wrote:
   >
   >> City Council and mayoral races are officially non-partisan, though candidates’ affiliations are kind of an open secret, and the candidates are free to advertise those affiliations.

LISTENING / READING / WATCHING

1. How Close are Antimatter Reactors? [YouTube] by Dr. Ben Miles
2. Heroes & Icons (H&I) —
   1. Star Trek: The Original Series
   2. Star Trek: The Next Generation
   3. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
   4. Star Trek: Voyager
   5. Star Trek: Enterprise
3. IRS Warns New $600 Threshold Coming Jan 1st! (They Want Every Penny) [YouTube] by Michael Cowan

NOTES FROM LIFE, ETC.

1. I walked 760 steps today.

Today in history

LISTENING / READING / WATCHING

1. Newsweek — Cops Often Touch Car Tail Lights During Stops, And There’s An Important Explanation by David Rule
2. Guns & Gadgets by Jared Yanis — HEADS UP: Back Door, Last-Ditch Effort To Ban Rifles Underway [YouTube]
3. China Uncensored — Why Protests in China Spike Before the New Year [YouTube]
4. DUST — Sci-Fi Short Film “Sol” | DUST [YouTube]
5. Colion Noir — Joe Biden on Thanksgiving Says Americans Purchasing Semi-Automatic Weapons Is Just Sick [YouTube]
6. KOAT News — Two people dead – homicide investigation underway in North Valley [YouTube]
7. KRQE News — Man behind Epstein ranch fake deed accused of hiring hitman [YouTube]
8. Memorable Entertainment Television (MeTV) — Star Trek

NOTES FROM LIFE, ETC.

1. I walked 32,197 steps today.

Today in history

COMMENTS I’VE POSTED

1. Posted to Twitter —

   Sitcoms — Al Bundy
   Skiffy — Benjamin Sisko

2. Posted to Facebook —

   Which AMA task force will focus on “knife violence” (stabbings and slashings), “blunt-object violence” (assault and battery with baseball bats, pieces of pipe or rebar, canes, etc.), or “bare-handed violence” (unarmed assault and battery)?

   What about “automotive violence” (hit-and-run drivers)? Will we be required to get background checks, or get photographed and fingerprinted before buying or renting a car?

3. Posted to Facebook —

   Here’s a better deal — https://libreoffice.org

LISTENING / READING / WATCHING

1. Heroes & Icons (H&I) —
   1. Star Trek: The Original Series
   2. Star Trek: The Next Generation
   3. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
   4. Star Trek: Voyager
   5. Star Trek: Enterprise
2. Blackie Lawless : Discusses “Animal” 10 31 22 Albuquerque Meet & Greet [YouTube] from “saellis3”

NOTES FROM LIFE, ETC.

1. I walked 29,826 steps today.

Random Shots for Tuesday, 22 November 2022

Today in history

COMMENTS I’VE POSTED

1. Posted to Facebook —

   Congressman Thomas Massie
   Saturday, 19 November 2022 at 9:34 AM MST

   Second Amendment Caucus co-chair Congresswoman Lauren Boebert and I hosted the Second Amendment Caucus quarterly meeting and reception Thursday in Washington, D.C. We were joined by very special guest Kyle Rittenhouse.

   Kyle, who prefaced his speech by telling us that it was the first he had ever given, spoke candidly with the audience about what exactly the Second Amendment means to him. In Kyle’s words, “Our right as Americans to bear arms means so much to me personally, but it can be summed up in just two words: my life. The Second Amendment saved my life.”

   In August of 2020, at only 17 years old, Kyle headed into the midst of violent protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin to help those who might be injured and to protect local businesses that faced risk of damage from looting and arson. He brought with him a medical care and trauma case and his long barrel rifle as means of protection. Kyle was attacked by three men, causing him to exercise his God-given right to self-defense. Kyle was arrested for protecting himself against his assailants and was labeled a “murderer” and “domestic terrorist’ by mainstream media.

   Kyle spoke of his time in jail where he had no idea just how many people in the country were rallying in his support. These patrons donated the money needed to bail Kyle out of jail and retain legal representation. After a very public and contentious trial, a jury agreed that he had acted in self-defense, and in turn, found him not guilty. Though acquitted, Kyle is unfortunately still facing civil suits and potential legal distress.

   The past two years have been grueling for Kyle and his family, but he has taken his experience and turned it into strong advocacy for Second Amendment rights. “I am going to vigorously advocate and support the Second Amendment. I will fight for it and spread awareness about the importance of voting for strong leaders who believe in the Constitution, support our Second Amendment and the principles our great nation was founded upon.”

   We were all captivated by Kyle’s speech and his humor, even in the face of adversity. It’s the first-hand accounts from people like Kyle that serve as a re-charge for our internal batteries and remind us why it is so important to continue fighting in Congress to protect our constitutional rights. Kyle said he wonders if he will be able to ever live a normal life again, which I doubt, because I believe he is destined for a life much greater than ordinary.

   Thank you, Kyle, for sharing your story with us, and thank you to my fellow Second Amendment Caucus members, my many House colleagues, Second Amendment hero Dick Heller, and the representatives from Gun Owners of America, National Association for Gun Rights, NRA – National Rifle Association of America, and American Firearms Association for attending the meeting.

   

   

   

   

   

2. Posted to Twitter —

   It originally stood for “ArmaLite Rifle,” as ArmaLite was the first company that was producing them.

   Now it should stand for “America’s Rifle,” as there are quite a few companies making them, you can build your own from parts, and 24 million Americans already own them.

LISTENING / READING / WATCHING

1. Armed Scholar by Anthony Miranda — Supreme Court 6-3 Concealed Carry Decision Up For Reconsideration ! ! ! [YouTube]
2. Guns & Gadgets by Jared Yanis — UPDATE: Pistol Stabilizing Brace Ban Incoming! [YouTube]
3. The Critical Drinker by Will Jordan — Bob Chapek Fired – Disney In Meltdown [YouTube]
4. KOAT News — Albuquerque City Council approves permitting process for Safe Outdoor Spaces [YouTube]
5. Heroes & Icons (H&I) —
   1. Star Trek: Voyager
   2. Star Trek: Enterprise

NOTES FROM LIFE, ETC.

1. I walked 32,705 steps today.

Today in history

COMMENTS I’VE POSTED

1. Posted to Twitter —

   What about solutions to knife violence, blunt-object violence, or bare-handed violence?

   Or don’t those count as sufficiently violent to be addressed?

2. Posted to Facebook —

   I am NOT holding my breath on this yielding any results other than a bit of bad press for the Bidenazi Mafia.

   In my opinion, the GOP will back off of any real investigation or prosecution because then the Democrats will go after their next set of bad actors in the same manner.

3. Posted to Facebook —

   I’ve heard and used both “DEE-ity” and “DAY-ity” on various occasions.

4. Posted to Facebook —

   Let’s welcome our new members:

   Robin Brooks
   JJ Valencia
   Sara Taylor
   Charmaine Howlett
   Micha Elmore

LISTENING / READING / WATCHING

1. The Daily Resister — Crazy person blocking traffic – Empire District – Coos Bay, OR – 11/18/2022 [YouTube]
2. KOAT News — Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office releases ‘Rust’ investigation [YouTube]
3. KRQE News — AR-15, $21,000+ worth of gear stolen from unlocked State Police patrol car [YouTube]
4. DUST — Sci-Fi Short Film “MIGHT” | DUST [YouTube]
5. Covert Cabal — How Much Equipment Does The US / West Have Left to Send? And How Does it Get to Ukraine? [YouTube]
6. China Uncensored — HUGE Protests Over Zero Covid Lockdown in Guangzhou [YouTube]
7. ST Daily — US Tests Top SECRET Hypersonic Aircraft to Beat SR-72
8. Front Cost — US Tests Top SECRET Hypersonic Aircraft to Beat SR-72 [YouTube]
9. Memorable Entertainment Television (MeTV) — Star Trek
10. A World Set Free In Our Lifetime by Jeff Wood, Libertarian for VP

NOTES FROM LIFE, ETC.

1. We had another “gusher” (“eruption” ?) of sewer water at the store in the mens department. This is the second one that I’ve been on the scene for (there may have been others that I was not present for).
2. I received my new membership card from the LNC today —

   

3. I walked 29,826 steps today.