From the Trenches World Report

Bearing Arms – by Bob Owens

Yesterday, Breitbart News ran two stories related to the closure of the Doe Run primary lead smelter in Herculaneum, Missouri. Doe Run was the last primary smelter in the United States, which turned galena ore into the purest form of lead. The facility was unable to meet tightening EPA demands, and chose to shut down.

Allen West—a patriot I greatly admire—claimed that the closure amounted to backdoor gun control from the EPA, which certainly feels right considering the rogue nature of the agency and the rogue nature of our current President. Unfortunately, his claim is incorrect.   Continue reading “No, the Doe Run primary smelter closure isn’t going to affect ammo prices, and it isn’t backdoor gun control”

“…if I had foreseen the use those people designed to make of their victory, there would have been no surrender at Appomattox Courthouse; no sir, not by me.  Had I foreseen these results of subjugation, I would have preferred to die at Appomattox with my brave men, my sword in my right hand.” ~ Robert E. Lee

The Lone Star Watchdog

When will these local Police Chiefs and Elected County Sheriffs better count the cost before they sign an agreement with Homeland security. When there is money from DHS or some other Federal agency. There are strings attached that violate state and Federal laws they are asked to do. This federal grant money serves to federalize local law enforcement as a force multiplier. Our local law enforcement in many areas in America is now paid mercenaries as independent contractors. Continue reading “I Can See it Coming When the People Disarm the Lawless Police Who Abuse Their Authority”

AmmoLand

New Jersey –-(Ammoland.com)- It is no surprise to anyone who has been paying attention that New Jersey is controlled by a powerful Gun Control Cartel.

They are particularly well-funded and have taken control of both houses and the Judicial Branch of our state government.

There may still be some hope of salvaging the Executive branch if we work fast and smart. The key to our success is understanding that they are indeed a Cartel and that they don’t play by the same rules as you and I.   Continue reading “Breaking the Back of The NJ Gun Control Cartel”

AmmoLand – by Dean Weingarten

Arizona – -(Ammoland.com)- In Louisiana, a court case is headed to the Supreme Court, based on the right to keep and bear arms amendment that was overwhelmingly approved by voters last year.

The case is one of those that people point at as showing the insanity of the law.  Rico Webb, a 22 year old man with no criminal record, was in his girl friend’s car when it was stopped for a broken taillight.   He had possession of a legal handgun, and he told police that he had a “blunt” (small cigar with marijuana filler) in his backpack.   Continue reading “Louisiana Right to Arms Amendment To Be Tested”

Continue reading “Kardashian Christmas Card Leaves (Most of) the Boys Out”

Wasn’t the economy supposed to be struggling? Then why are companies in the U.S. and all around the world raking in cash? Let’s look at which companies are most profitable — and how some of them stay that way.

Who Makes the Most Money?

Of the 25 companies with the largest corporate profits in the world, banking, energy and technology firms are absolutely ranking it in.   Continue reading “Green Giants”

Orthodox Net – by Mark Ellis

Eight major studies of identical twins in Australia, the U.S., and Scandinavia during the last two decades all arrive at the same conclusion: gays were not born that way.

“At best genetics is a minor factor,” says Dr. Neil Whitehead, PhD. Whitehead worked for the New Zealand government as a scientific researcher for 24 years, then spent four years working for the United Nations and International Atomic Energy Agency. Most recently, he serves as a consultant to Japanese universities about the effects of radiation exposure. His PhD is in biochemistry and statistics.   Continue reading “Identical Twin Studies Prove Homosexuality is Not Genetic”

Conservative Truth – by Alan Caruba

Let me begin by saying that the deal the U.S. struck with Iran on November 24 is so criminally stupid that mobs with torches and pitchforks should be surrounding the White House and Department of State demanding that the President and Secretary of State resign.

How many times does the United States have to make really bad deals with really bad nations? And then call it progress!   Continue reading “The Prospect of World War Three”

Fox News

WASHINGTON –  The House is expected to vote late Monday on renewing a 25-year-old law that bans the production of undetectable guns, in an age when new technology could open the door to at-home production of plastic weapons.

The law itself is set to expire on Dec. 9, and lawmakers are divided on whether to renew it.   Continue reading “House set to vote on bill banning plastic guns amid 3D printing worries”

Fox News

BANGKOK –  Thailand’s prime minister said Monday she is willing to do anything it takes to end violent protests against her government and restore peace, but cannot accept the opposition’s “unconstitutional” demand to hand power to an unelected council.

Yingluck Shinawatra’s comments, broadcast in a televised news conference, highlighted the unusual political deadlock Thailand finds itself in with no clear solution in sight even as violence on the streets continues to rise.   Continue reading “Thai Prime Minister says protesters’ demands unacceptable as violence continues”

Fox News – by Mary Lou Byrd

A National Rifle Association affiliate says Massachusetts is “abusing” law-abiding citizens by delaying the issuance of firearm licenses beyond the time frame outlined by state law.

The Gun Owners Action League (GOAL), which represents 16,000 members in Massachusetts and is the official state affiliate of the NRA, reports that many people applying for licenses have been experiencing long delays.    Continue reading “NRA: Massachusetts ‘abusing’ citizens by slow-walking gun license approval”

Canada Free Press – by Ronald J. Rychlak

Ever since Jorge Mario Bergoglio became Pope Francis, his “common man” approach to the world has impressed observers and made many Catholics feel closer to their church. For just about as long, activists in and outside of the Catholic Church have tried to claim him as a voice for the Left.

Despite some early confusion introduced by an interviewer with an agenda, the pope’s words and actions relating to abortion, gay marriage, contraception, the ordination of women, and more clearly have taken him out of that camp as far as social doctrine is concerned. Economic policy, however, seems still up for grabs.   Continue reading “Rush Limbaugh and the Pope”

Wall Street Journal – by MICHAEL HOWARD SAUL

Mayor Michael Bloomberg was in Bermuda on Sunday when a train derailed in the Bronx, the most recent time that the mayor has been out of town when a major incident in New York City occurred, a person familiar with the matter said.

Mr. Bloomberg, who steps down on Dec. 31 after 12 years at City Hall, was playing golf Sunday at Bermuda’s majestic Mid Ocean golf club, a person who spotted the mayor said. The Metro-North Railroad train derailment — killing four people and injuring more than 60 others — occurred at roughly 7:20 a.m.  New York time.   Continue reading “Bloomberg in Bermuda During Derailment”

The Weekly Standard – by MATT LABASH