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Monday, November 19, 2012

Ron Paul's Farewell Address: An Anomaly in American History
On Wednesday, November 14, Ron Paul delivered his final speech at the podium of the United States House of Representatives. It was covered by C-SPAN live, and was later posted on C-SPAN’s site. It was soon posted on YouTube, and from there was posted on numerous sites. Within hours, various media outlets began to comment... READ MORE


What the Reviewers Won’t Mention About Spelberg’s “Lincoln”
I like movies about historical events. My favorite is Gettysburg. I like Daniel Day Lewis. I think he is our greatest screen actor. I like Sally Fields, too. She is versatile. She can do comedy and drama. And who can hate Tommy Lee Jones? For the record, Jones steals the movie. My guess is that... READ MORE


Elephants Showed Up After the “Elephant Whisperer” Died
How would Darwin have explained this? Back in March, Lawrence Anthony, a conservationist and author known as “The Elephant Whisperer”, passed away. After his death, although they were not alerted to the event, a group of wild elephants Anthony helped to rescue and rehabilitate travelled to his house in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. ... READ MORE

Should You Buy Windows 8?
So far, about half the percentage of businesses that adopted Windows 7 in the first few weeks have adopted Windows 8. The new program, which is based on a touch screen, is not perceived as necessary by corporate users. It has a learning curve that owners see as a threat. Then there is the expense... READ MORE


The Big O and the Triple-Double Season
Recently, Kobe Bryant got a triple double. This was the 18th time in his career that he achieved this. He scored 22 points, made 11 rebounds and 11 assists. He shrugged this off, as if it was no big deal. He was right. It wasn’t. In the 1961-62 season, his second year in the league,... READ MORE

Vision to America

Vision to America November 19, 2012

Pelosi: No Fiscal-Cliff Deal Without Higher Tax Rates on the Wealthy How ObamaCare Will Keep Unemployment High Five 'ObamaCare' Battles to Watch Report: Jesse Jackson Jr. Won't Resign Until He Gets Disability Entitlements Arizona Gun Store: If You Voted For Barack Obama, "Turn Around and Leave"

Today's Featured Story: Obama Supporters Banned From Arizona Gun Shop

Personal Liberty Digest

Latest From Bob Livingston November 19, 2012 Obamacare's Real Costs » Obamacare is not about health. It is about locking more Americans into the clutches of the Big Pharma/Medical Industrial complex, providing more customers for Big Insurance and confiscating more wealth from individuals and businesses. More » On Your Own Getting Started In Shooting » A major component of modern survivalism and most preppers' survival philosophy includes owning firearms. What can be difficult, though, is getting a start in shooting when you were not raised in an environment where firearms and the shooting sports were a part of life. More » Personal Liberty News Rand Paul Continues Indefinite Detention Fight » Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) filibustered a vote on the Defense Authorization Act in an attempt to get Congress to vote on his amendment affirming the Constitution's 6th Amendment to ensure Americans are protected against indefinite military detention. More » Coburn Report: The Military Is Full Of Wasteful Spending » The next time someone claims that the one place the United States cannot cut spending at all is the military because of devastating national security implications, point them to budget hawk Senator Tom Coburn's (R-Okla.) recent report "Department of Everything."  More » Congressional Report: Hezbollah, Iran Have Mexican Cartel Ties » A new report out from House Homeland Security Committee Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations and Management says that Mideast terror organizations are making inroads with drug cartels south of the American border. More » California City Considers Homeless Permits » Being homeless in Nevada City, Calif., may soon require a license. The city's police chief has proposed a law that would let the city hand out permits to a small group of homeless, giving them permission to sleep in public.  More » Commenter’s Corner Commenting on Man Fighting Fire Shocked By Police With Taser, jt says: November 16, 2012 at 7:46 am It appears that more and more law enforcement officers are becoming too accustomed to issuing orders to people, regardless of the circumstances. In this case, when their orders were not followed immediately, they resorted to the use of force to obtain compliance, in the absence of ANY crime being committed. It also appears that police are becoming very comfortable with the casual use of "non-lethal" or "less-than-lethal" weapons. Unfortunately, even these have proven lethal in a number of cases. Reply  More »

Clash Daily

YES: We Have Four More Years; NO: We Are Not Defeated. Unfortunately, this past election did not turn out the way we conservatives had hoped. Or even the way it should have turned out, never mind the unabashed amount of voter fraud, but I digress. We have four more years of the most ... READ MORE

Petraeus Scandal: Soap Opera or Serious Business? by Anita Staver Clash Daily Guest Columnist Tune in for the latest episode of As the Military World Turns… In a scandalous story with more twists and turns than the road to Hana, we see a married CIA director who resigned after ... READ MORE

HOT OPINIONS The Body Politic, Polar Bear Carcasses and The Press Corpse Benghazi Betrayal May be a Cover-Up of American Weapons in Hands of Terrorists Trojan Horse Alert! Obamacare’s State Insurance Exchanges Media: Targeting Jews Is A-OK! Conservatives: Don’t Be That Loser Ms. Coulter Goes Fordham … Not NEWS CLASH Breathtaking Lies by Obama and White House Spark Outrage at Benghazi Hearing Gun Store: Obama Voters Not Welcome Petraeus Testifies That He Knew Benghazi Was Terrorism From Get-Go Obama: ‘I Don’t Believe People Should Be Able To Own Guns’ Payback Time: Check Out Which Companies Gave What to Whom Holy Moly Alert: US Jobless Numbers Jumped From 78,000 last week to 439,000

MUST-SEE VIDEOS Breathtaking Lies by Obama and White House Spark Outrage at Benghazi Hearing Obama: ‘I Don’t Believe People Should Be Able To Own Guns’ ABOUT CLASHDAILY.COM ClashDaily.com is a mosh pit of breaking news, edgy opinion, lots of attitude, and a call to action for God- and country-loving patriots. Yes, ClashDaily.com loves America's founding documents and its Judeo-Christian worldview, and we will defend the aforementioned with an unapologetic zeal and an irreverent sense of humor. Enjoy.

WND News Alerts

Archenemy hacks into Israel's military

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The Cowboy Byte

November 19, 2012 News and Thoughts for the day

Today's Cowboy Headlines: Latest Middle East conflict shouldn’t boost gas prices Lindsey Graham: White House Neglected Ambassador’s Security, Manipulated Facts of Death Food Prices to Rise for Holidays, Then More in 2013 Obama Asks for Prayer on Budget Deal Ranchers, farmers brace for ‘death tax’ impact Deadline passes on recount; Murphy presumed victor Retiring Ron Paul to make his case for liberty on college campuses next year Defense cuts now taking backseat in budget negotiations The other war: Black Friday at Wal-Mart Five ‘ObamaCare’ battles to watch Headlines you may have missed: UN Report: Iran Sharply Expanding Uranium Enrichment In Underground Site… Two More Stimulus-Backed Solar Companies Given $84 Million In Tax Credits Announce Layoffs White House Denies Editing Al-Qaeda Out Of Susan Rice’s Benghazi Talking Points, Blames The CIA Sexting with the Stars Agriculture Secretary urges “reform-minded” farm bill Obama: Only two paths available on ‘fiscal cliff’ The Decline and Fall of America Rep. West wins legal challenge Reid and Boehner split over timing for deficit-reduction agreement House Republicans question EPA over secret email accounts

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Surge in gun sales expected in York County, nation

Some York County arms dealers say it's prompted by President Barack Obama's second term.  

 

By LAUREN BOYER
Daily Record/Sunday News

FBI stats

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation tracks background checks performed for potential gun buyers across the United States.
Such checks are considered a leading indicator to predict future firearm sales.
In October, the checks increased 18.4 percent, according to the FBI.
After President Barack Obama was first elected in 2008, the FBI said it conducted 12.7 million checks compared to 11.2 million the year before. That's an increase of 13.4 percent.

YORK, Pa. -- Some local gun shops expect to see a surge in sales that began in 2008 to continue - and probably spike - during President Barack Obama's second term.

 

But this year, it's not just any item that is catching the eye of those exercising their right to bear arms.
Some local dealers say civilian assault weapon sales are on the rise.

In 2008, Obama campaigned in favor of reinstating the Clinton-era assault weapons ban, which expired in 2004.

While he avoided the issue during his first term, the president said in an Oct. 16 debate against challenger Mitt Romney that he would consider reintroducing the ban on civilian purchases of military-style, semi-automatic firearms.

It's a thought some folks are taking seriously, said Scott Morris, owner of Freedom Armory in Springfield Township.

"Most people feel that because he's not able to be re-elected, he's going to be more anti-gun," Morris said. "He's not worried about alienating the gun vote."

Morris said he expects to see a 25 percent to 50 percent increase in sales this year.

The same thing happened before Y2K. And again after Sept. 11. And yet again when Obama was elected in 2008.

While national events can make a mark, the political effects on the gun business are a "never-ending repeated story" that Morris said he has seen before, "but this time it's more ominous."

And while he appreciates moving merchandise, the explosive surge in sales, he said, isn't conducive to running a day-to-day business.

"The majority of people I know in this industry really hate this," Morris said. "You can't stock rationally. When you run out of a product, you can't sell air. Everything evaporates off the shelves.

Manufacturers can't make enough."

Bob Kefauver, chairman of the Democratic Party of York County, doesn't doubt the increase in sales.
He attributes it to "dishonest propaganda" distributed by pro-gun lobbies.

"They perpetuate an environment of fear," Kefauver said. "They do that to drive up their own fundraising efforts."

He cited two pieces of legislation signed by Obama in 2009. One allows people to carry concealed loaded guns in the country's national parks.

Another allows people to carry guns in checked luggage on Amtrak trains.

"It's important to note here that there's been no effort whatsoever by the White House to limit gun sales," he said.

Still, stores like Layman's Gun Shop in Lower Windsor Township are feeling people's anxiety.
Manager Tony Chalfant said he's sold more assault weapons and personal protection guns than hunting guns in recent months.

"That has changed over the years," he said. "Everybody views an assault weapon as something different. An example would be AR-15 style is a semi-automatic. You can't hunt with one."

An AR-15 is one of the gun models that suspect James Holmes allegedly used in the Aurora, Colo., theater massacre earlier this year. Legally, its only real purpose in Pennsylvania is for target shooting - a hobby Chalfant says is also gaining popularity.

"It started with politics," he said. "Now, so many people have bought them or friends of theirs have bought them. All the gun clubs have a very long wait. Some are two and three years just to be a member."

At the Jefferson Sportsmen's Association in Codorus Township, "the list has gotten a little bit longer in the last year," said treasurer Bob Henry.

But he isn't sure the surge has anything to do with politics.

"I think there's been a number of gun clubs in Maryland that have closed down," he said. "We're so close to the Maryland line. Those people are looking for places to shoot, and they come here."

Members have access to amenities including a 10-yard pistol and 300-yard rifle range. Shooters at the ranges can't have more than five rounds in a clip.

"I think there's some folks that feel that they have to load up on guns and ammunition," Henry said. "Some people are doing that. We consider ourselves to be a sporting club ... We don't see a lot of that, but we do have people who bring their AK-47s out to shoot."

Wayne Shuler of Deer Valley Sporting Goods in West Manchester Township said he doesn't stock the assault guns that many are seeking.

"Assault guns seem to be what's selling at gun shows and other shops," he said. "If anybody knows what they want, I'll order them in."

It's a safety thing. He doesn't want them to fall into the wrong hands.

"People have asked about them, but people want to see them and play with them," he said. "They want to handle them."

He hasn't seen a "dramatic surge" in sales, he said, attributing it to the poor economy. Prices for a basic self-defense gun - a revolver - start around $300.

"People get nervous and jump to conclusions. That can spur a reaction. Emotions run high," Shuler said. "There are people leaning toward a handgun for personal protection, but a lot of people are still unemployed."

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Israeli Bombs have taken out RT in Gaza!

Helping Hamas Obama Demands Israel DELAY Gaza Ground Operation

by NTEB News Desk

Terrorist sympathizer Barack Hussein Obama

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Ehud Barak and Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman conferred urgently Sunday night, Nov. 18 – Day 5 of the Gaza offensive – on how to respond to US President Barack Obama’s insistent demand that they delay a major IDF ground operation in the Gaza Strip.

DEBKAfile’s sources disclose that when Obama spoke to Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi Friday, Nov. 16 - after receiving an update from Netanyahu - he gave him a 48-hour window for talking Hamas around to a ceasefire.

Not only has the Egyptian president failed in this task, his bid made matters worse:

Hamas understood the US president was leaning hard on Israel to refrain from sending troops into the Gaza Strip and took advantage of the respite to redouble its missile barrage on a dozen Israeli locations in the last three days, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

Following his talks with Morsi and Netanyahu, Obama referred in Bangkok Sunday to “the next 24, 36, 48 hours as crucial; Israel responded to his request to send two senior envoys to Cairo – a high-ranking military officer and an intelligence official - take part in the ceasefire negotiations.

However,  Hamas turned down all the truce proposals on the table, leaving Israel with three options:
1.  To delay the ground action until Wednesday although it was poised to go forward Sunday night - even though the US president may be expected to stand by his objections then too;
2.  To go ahead and launch the ground stage of the military offensive over those objections; or
3.  To conduct a series of ground sorties inside the Gaza Strip to test the ground there without delay. source - DEBKA