Denver Police Officer's Home Robbed

Robbers struck the home of a Denver Police officer, on Tuesday afternoon.

Personal items and electronic devices were taken, as well as police equipment.

Among the police property taken were guns, badges, vests, and helmets.

Police are heavily concerned, but not just about the guns.

They are worried that the badges and uniforms might be used by someone, to impersonate an officer.

Large Gas Leak in Littleton, Colorado

C470 and Santa Fe

A section of Littleton, Colorado was evacuated due to a gas leak, Thursday morning

The area around C470 and Santa Fe, as well as both roads, was shut down, while crews deal with the leak.

For a time an evacuation was announced, but it was cancelled shortly after the leak was stopped.

Reverse 911 calls were sent to around 2,500 residents between West Chatfield Avenue, West Ken Caryl Avenue, Platte Canyon Boulevard, and South Wadsworth Boulevard.

The leak was out of a high pressure twenty inch line, which caused debris to shoot up into the air, making the leak easy to locate.

Unfortunately it also added to the danger as gas was coming out at a rapid rate and filling the area.

Crews were able to shut down the leak and were working to repair the line.

The line was apparently hit by a construction crew.

At this time Xcel Energy does not know how many are affected by the leak.

Student Shot at Taft Union High School

One student was shot at Taft Union High School, in Taft, California, Thursday morning.

A student walked into the school with a shotgun, fired at one student, hitting him, then fired at another but missed.

Teachers were then able to talk him into surrendering the gun.

Police arrested the student when they arrived.

The wounded student, sixteen, was airlifted to Kern Medical Center, in Bakersfield, and is listed as being in critical but stable condition.

A teacher was grazed by a shot, but refused treatment at the scene.

From the Mouth of Matuszak: Make Obama Have A Serious Conversation

Good Morning, Barack. I'd like to talk to you about Taxes.

Neal Boortz officially retires on January 21, 2013. Legally, he is already retired, currently working without a salary for his last few days on the radio. His last full radio show is scheduled for Friday, January 18, 2013.

Neal's latest book, Maybe I should Just Shut Up And Go Away is a bestseller. People are flocking to garner a piece of memorabilia from this syndicated media icon's forty-two year long career.

Over those forty-two years, Neal has infuriated people. He has left people cheering. He has said things, on the radio, so many have been timid to utter out loud. He has said things that have shocked people. He has been labeled a "racist", though those who do so must not know his history with long standing friends such as Herman Cain and the late Royal Marshal.

Though labeled an "extreme conservative", Neal has championed choice, though he refuses to debate abortion politics on his show. Neal has also scolded the extreme religious right for disenfranchising normal people.

Above all, love him or hate him, Neal has provided great entertainment.

Neal has done many other things of merit over the years as well. He was once a lawyer. He was nominated for the Georgia Supreme Court. He wrote a few other books.

Among the books Neal authored are two that he co-wrote that every American should read. Those are his two books about the Fair Tax.

The Fair Tax is perhaps the most researched tax reform concept of the modern era.

The Fair Tax is the end state of Herman Cain's 9-9-9 plan, which is meant as a temporary interim to segue into repealing the 16th Amendment and replacing it with the Fair Tax.

Many do not like the Fair Tax. Many of them do not really understand it. Others understand it yet see more benefits and simplicity in a flat rate income tax. Socialists prefer crippling and economy shrinking progressive tax laws with more brackets of ever increasing rates that punish prosperity. Other socialists would love fewer tax brackets that have even greater progressive increases in rates with a mandated cap in earnings after which 100% of income is stolen by the government. Some people love it.

Regardless of your opinions on tax policies and theories, Neal provides a common sense addition to the debate. Such a debate would be entertaining, despite the relatively dry subject matter. It would allow greater discussion and formulating of workable policy. Though entertaining, such a discussion would be informative, important, and serious.

There is a petition to the White House. It requests that Obama give Neal an hour of his time for a serious discussion concerning tax policy and the Fair Tax. Please sign it. Sign it for Neal. Sign it for America. Sign it for your kids. Sign it for your grandchildren. Sign it for the  potential entertainment value.

If you agree with the Fair Tax, sign it so Obama has it explained to him.

If you disagree with it but agree we need tax reform, sign it to start the discussion.

If you agree with a more progressive tax structure, sign it so that Neal can go make a fool of himself.

Sign it for yourself.

Original Op-Ed and Commentary available at P-G Matuszak's Mental Aikido. Photo courtesy of CloudFront.Net.

If Guns Off Limits They'll Take Away The Ammunition

Hi! I don't want your guns. I'll just take your bullets. (US Sen. File Photo)

Socialist Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut took a skewed look at the Second Amendment. He realized that attempting to ban or further restrict firearms will meet heavy opposition. He sees that Second Amendment and understands it is broad enough to deem any gun control law as an infringement. His solution, instead, is to grab ammunition.

It is almost a smart concept. Without bullets, guns are reduced to thrown projectiles or bludgeoning devices. Unfortunately, Senator Blumenthal failed to look at the studies. Hammers and other bludgeoning devices have been the weapons of choice in more assaults and murders than guns have.

That fact not withstanding, the Second Amendment also reaches beyond just the bullet launchers. It also covers the projectiles themselves. Common sense and logic dictate that rendering an object useless is an infringement upon its use and ownership.

His proposal is to enter a bill that requires federal background checks for all ammunition purchases. While this won't prevent law abiding citizens from purchasing ammunition, it will deter and reduce ammunition sales. The costs of the background checks will cause the prices of ammunition to increase. Each purchase will require more man hours from both the seller and the government workers. That increase in man hours for the government workers will cost the taxpayers. In an economy that demands cuts to out of control and irresponsible government spending, that is just plain stupid.

In addition, this bill could ban private citizens the liberty to reload their own cartridges. That is yet another infringement upon the Second Amendment. It is also a violation of the 4th Amendment should it be enforced. Let us not forget that any such law cannot affect those private citizens who already reload their own ammunition as Article 1 Section 9 Clause 3 of the US Constitution prohibits ex post facto laws.

Blumenthal's proposed act of tyranny is not the only bill that infringes upon the Second Amendment by attacking ammunition. Representative Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY-4) wants all ammunition dealers and loaders to be licensed. She wants to ban all internet sales. She wants to ban all mail orders. She wants all ammunition transactions to be face to face, meaning that even gun dealers will have to travel, by motor vehicle, with a truck, to personally purchase and pick up the supplies for their store.

This bill is also a direct attempt to cripple private businesses. This bill will put companies such as CheaperThanDirt.com out of business. Cheaper Than Dirt is but one of several online and mail order companies that provides bulk ammunition at discount prices. This bill would essentially make their business model illegal.

Neither of these bills address so called black powder firearms. These are muzzle loaded firearms such as the old ball and powder muskets from the days of the War for Independence. Such weapons present a greater danger of accidental discharge or explosive misfire than semi automatic pistols. Yet they are not targeted by this legislation.

These and other proposed bills that target ammunition have lead to an increased demand for ammunition. Sales have boomed to the point that there is a supply shortage. While such a supply shortage may give gun grabbing socialists that "warm fuzzy feeling" of success, they are anything but. This supply shortage has a direct, negative effect on the military and law enforcement agencies. In Georgia, the shortage is already expected to negatively impact police training and may lead to rationing among police officers.

Article and original commentary posted at P-G Matuszak's Mental Aikido. Reprinted with permission. All rights reserved.

Monopoly Switching Pieces

Options for the new pieces

Monopoly is announcing a piece change, and you can vote in it.

In their "Save Your Token" campaign you get to vote which of the iconic pieces will get to stay on the board.

Whichever piece gets the least amount of votes, will be replaced.

In case you don't recall, the current pieces are: battleship, iron, race car, Scottie dog, shoe, thimble, top hat, and wheelbarrow.

Once you vote on who to save, you will then be asked which of five new pieces should be added.

Your choices there are a cat, diamond ring, guitar, helicopter, or robot.

Voting is taking place til February 2.

Preview: A Good Day to Die Hard

When John McClane heads to Moscow, he doesn't expect to find out his son is a spy. But that's exactly what happens in the fifty installment of Die Hard. Jack McClane is a CIA operative, and he and dad end up working together to stop a man planning mass terror.

Bruce Willis will of course be returning in one of his iconic roles. Less well known Australian actor Jai Courtney will be joining him as Jack.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead is also returning to the series, continuing to play Lucy McClane, John's daughter. Her role is a little less clear, but she does seem to be doing a lot more helping this time, as the trailer shows her shooting a weapon.

A Good Day to Die Hard hits theaters on February 14. Yes, Valentines Day.

Remembering: Common Sense

On January 9, 1776 Thomas Paine first published Common Sense.

The forty-seven page pamphlet contained Paine's arguments in favor of independence for the American colonies.

He initially published it anonymously, to protect his life from treason charges.

It sold over half a million copies, making it one of the most popular printed pieces of the time.

Common Sense changed the attitude of many colonials from feeling like persecuted British citizens, to realizing that they came from all over Europe.

Paine reminded the colonists that they had come to America to escape persecution and gain liberty.

He warned them that they would have to fight against tyranny, to ensure their freedoms.

From The Mouth of Matuszak: The Gun Grab Is Starting

A gun show in San Antonio, TX where dealers still conduct the same background checks that they do at their stores.

Tomorrow, January 8, 2013, the Illinois State Senate is scheduled to conduct its preliminary vote and debate on banning all semi-automatic and automatic weapons. In addition, they intend to give law enforcement officers the power to create laws and regulations regarding privately owned gun ranges.

Obama sent his top goon, Joey Biden, to the Senate with a mandate to pass sweeping gun control legislation. Mind you, according to the Second Amendment, any legislation that restricts firearms ownership or the freedom to carry lawfully owned firearms is an infringement and therefore unconstitutional. Joey is a former senator and the current Vice President. Ironically, he has been largely absent from the Senate. As VP, his primary job is supposedly as the president of the Senate (equivalent to the Speaker of the House).

Biden has gone so far as to state that Obama plans to violate the limitations on executive powers outlined by the US Constitution by issuing imperial decrees executive orders to violate the Second Amendment.

Socialist Party Senator Blumenthal has proposed this interesting legislation that would violate the Second Amendment. The linked article is a must-read if you are trying to keep up with Second Amendment issues and legislation.

Senator hypocrite Feinstein of Soviet California has sponsored a bill that would ban more than half of the legally owned pistols and rifles that law-abiding citizens already own. The bill suggests that those who already own certain rifles and pistols would have to apply for permission to keep them. The application process will take at least 6 months, during which time the lawful owners are subject to 4th Amendment violations. In addition, it appears that the author of that bill somehow overlooked the prohibition of ex post facto laws. For those who have never read the US Constitution, Article 1 Section 9 Clause 3 states that laws that make a lawful action criminal retroactively is unconstitutional. In simple translation, if you legally purchased a doodad last year but doodads and gizmos are outlawed today, you cannot be prosecuted for owning one, since it was legally purchased while still legal.

Feinstein will officially enter her bill once the new Senate session for the 113th Congress starts on January 22nd, two days after Obama's second term inauguration. The full test of the bill will not be available to the public until it is officially entered and recorded.

Feinstein's proposal also threatens to violate the 4th Amendment in seizing such property upon the death of the owner. The owner should be allowed to transfer ownership upon death through use of a will. However, Feinstein believes that your property isn't really yours and that the government has a right to decide what happens to it when you die. We have a few words to describe that ideology:  tyranny, socialism, unfair, immoral, unethical, and WRONG.

What makes Feinstein a hypocrite is that she currently employs armed bodyguards and she used to have a concealed carry permit. You see, Feinstein and the rest of her socialist tyrant buddies believe that only their special few snowflakes should be allowed those special rights that are guaranteed by the US Constitution. Individuals be damned, it's all about the special collectives.

Then, over in the House, you have devout socialists who bend knee to Cuba rather than properly filling their duties as mandated by their oaths of office, the US Constitution, and their constituents. One prime example is Jose Serrano. He is also pushing to take guns away from law abiding citizens in order to leave them soft targets to be victims of violent crimes and tyranny.

In the wake of all of the above, the US is experiencing a firearms frenzy in 2013, so far, that looks to surpass the one in 2012. Before any legislation is passed that will infringe upon our rights, people are stocking up on new firearms and ammunition. This is to the point that many gun stores and arms dealers cannot keep up with the demand. Prices are starting to rise due to the laws of supply and demand.

This run on weapons and ammunition brings to the forefront the so called "gun show loophole". No such loophole exists. If a weapons dealer sells a weapon at a gun show, the buyer is still required to pass all of the background checks just as though they bought the weapon at the store. The so called "loophole" is then passed off as the sale from a private owner to a private owner without a background check. Basically, it's the same as buying a car. Most car dealers would require a drivers' license before test driving or purchasing a car (new or used). However, most people selling their own cars privately do not require a license or proof of insurance as part of the transaction. Furthermore, it is illegal for private citizens to conduct background checks on another individual.

However, there is no loophole. Also, allowing just anybody access to medical, military, security clearance, and credit records violates the Privacy Act of 1974. They also violate the 4th and 5th Amendments.

Article and original commentary posted at P-G Matuszak's Mental Aikido. Reprinted with permission. All rights reserved.

From The Mouth of Matuszak: You Didn't Earn That!

The "fiscal cliff" tax increases went into law last week. Now several Obama supporters are crying that Obama broke his promise to not increase taxes on the so called "middle class".

Socialist Insecurity Garnishments Social Security Taxes increased by 2% on everybody. Medicare taxes are going up on everybody. In addition, the prices of health insurance and other healthcare plans are going up due to the PPACA that Obama and Pelosi championed.

With now lower net paychecks, Obama loyal families now have to reconfigure their already stretched budgets right along with everybody else.

Yes, people, Obama lied to you. If you are paying attention, he isn't done yet. He and his socialist cronies in congress want to raise them even more as part of the "debt ceiling" negotiations, especially if fiscal conservatives propose further spending cuts. You were warned.

Obama, in his own words, told you what his ideology is. He told you "They didn't build that!". You thought that applied only to those who succeeded in building the businesses that employ you. You allowed yourself to be deluded.

The truth of Obama's ideology is that he believes that none of us own our incomes. He believes that none of us own our property. He believes that your paycheck is what the government allows you to keep. According to him, you didn't earn that. You are allowed to keep your fair share. According to him, government decides what that "fair share" should be. He doesn't like the economic laws of supply and demand. He doesn't believe in natural law and natural rights (life, liberty, property). In his mind, it all belongs to the elected masters in government.

Obama also does not believe that American successes are due to the efforts of individuals. He doesn't believe in individuals. He believes in collectivism. He doesn't believe that Steve Jobs built Apple Computers. He believes the government did and they just allowed Jobs to build iPods, iPads, and Macs. He believes every success in America is due to government spending. Therefore, he believes our economy will only improve if he steals takes back what you earn government allows you to spend as "income"; then he spends your the government's money on what he decides to spend it.  After all, his ideology is that it's all the government's anyway. That includes your house, your paycheck, your food, your kids, etc.

So, you are not entitled to the fruit of your labors. You are just entitled to what the government decides you need. That is why being on government handouts such as EBT cards and other "relief" for utilities and housing (and "Obamaphones") equate to a tax free $30 and hour, 40 hour a week job. So, those who are dependent upon their government masters get more than your average working class citizen who is trying to build a life and family on an average wage of $23.73 and hour for 34.5 hours a week. Mind you, those working class citizens who are attempting to prosper must be taxed and punished for attempting to leave the plantation.

So, let's summarize the ideology you voted for:

1) You didn't earn that! We let you have it. We can take it away anytime we want.

2) Those who earn must be punished.

3) Those who create, invent, produce, and enhance society must be enslaved to their employees.

4) You shouldn't be allowed to defend yourself. That's the government's job. Don't worry, we'll stop the criminals from committing  their crimes by making their illicit acts legal.

5) The UN should have dominion over the US. The US should be subjugated to the one-world-tyranny.

6) The US Constitution is a "living document" that needs to be assassinated.

Yes, this is what you voted for. This is what you wanted. This is what we are now all stuck with. Just think, he wants a third term and is already campaigning and fundraising for it.

 Article and original commentary posted at P-G Matuszak's Mental Aikido. Reprinted with permission.