Category Archives: civil rights

Arbitrary government mandates are arbitrary.

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Do you know how much water each toilet used per flush before 1994? Just enough to make them function reliably. Toilet, like other appliances, were designed by people who understand how such things work. Since 1994, US toilets were restricted … Continue reading →

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Teach your children.

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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TSA and the eventual regional breakup

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I wonder if the depredations of TSA reduce cross-regional cooperation in favor of more local, driving-distance business ties…and if that shift would eventually contribute to entire regions becoming de facto independent.

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The enemy is here. Roadblocks in Tennessee.

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Looks like our domestic Gestapo-wannabes have arrived. Not sure how they can be dislodged short of a war. This is most disappointing, for America and for Tennessee in particular. I suspect the total push-back of the whole state population of … Continue reading →

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Ешьте чёрную икру!

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Когда я пишу про оружие, мне часто отвечают: “Рады бы, да не можем.” Люди из Нью-Йорка жалуются на отсутствие стрельбищ, россияне на бюрократические проволочки, а англичане на тотальный запрет эффективной самозащиты. Все мои советы по подгонке самозарядных винтовок под рост … Continue reading →

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An interesting short film

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Land of the Free. Curious to see DHS presented as the Gestapo was shown in the 1950s films. The portrayal of the resistance is very reminiscent of the French treatment of their own history.

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The Lawdog got it (9-11)

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Reflections on the ten-year mark.

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Time to get better legislators!

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

This applies equally to New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Illinois, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Washington DC.

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Legitimacy of the lawmakers? Don’t make me laught!

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Tam mentions a police raid against a guitar maker in my own town conducted over a pretext so flimsy….just read the details. The Bible had a very appropriate line about this: “First cast out the beam out of thine own … Continue reading →

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You say you want a revolution…

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I am curious, have any domestic revolutions ever produced greater liberty? Not wars of secession (like out 1776 event) but actual domestic revolutions with the change of existing government. Romanian revolution of 1989 seems to be such an example. 1688 … Continue reading →

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More on the nature of urban riots.

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Had the British rioters attacked the homes of the members of Parliament, water cannon or tear gas or live ammunition would have been used by now. But only the mere proles are being affected, so the government forces do little … Continue reading →

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Why AK-47?

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Two weeks ago, I got a note from Canada: I live in Canada where owning a firearm is not just problematic, but akin to signing a good part of your citizenship and rights away. The majority of people up here … Continue reading →

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Рога и копыта у негосударевых людей

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Что символизирует дар оружия? Доверие. Передавая тебе оружие, я доказываю свою веру в твою дружелюбность и вменяемость. Никто не подарит оружие человеку враждебному или безответственному. Мой подарок так же и доказательство моих собственных мирных намерений. В масштабах страны,  мы говорим … Continue reading →

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Sentimental value of a flag

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Over the 22 years I lived in America, I have seen a drastic change in the attitude towards the stars and stripes. What was perceived by many as the American flag is now viewed as the Federal flag, evoking distinctly … Continue reading →

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Public transportation, public security

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Oleg Volk

For some curious reason, our self-appointed social betters prefer collective solutions to the exclusion of private solutions. Public housing, public transportation, public protection in the form of police…invariably inefficient, insufficient and more expensive than private solutions. The expense is usually … Continue reading →

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An alternate version of the Brady Campaign poster

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Foreign wars are too inefficient. Let’s loot at home!

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Joe Huffman points out that US government is escalating the brigandage against US residents.

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Master and slave relationship?

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Oleg Volk

California legislature: “You may beg for permission to protect yourself.” Law-abiding person: “Please, Massa, may I?” California legislature: “Of course…not! Who do you think you are, Diane Fienstein?” Larger printable file

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Does it quack like a duck?

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Oleg Volk

“Two of the shooters were dressed as uniformed police officers” “…he presented himself as a police officer” Mass murderers sometimes masquerade as authority figures to gain compliance from their victims. It’s becoming especially common with home invasions, as those are … Continue reading →

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Resting before a long ride

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Alany Helmantoler one of the most active California lobbyists in favor of civil rights (including the right to effective self-defense).

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