Posted on 08/21/2019 6:50:59 AM PDT by Kaslin
In the wake of back-to-back mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton a few weekends ago, gun control has again been launched to the forefront of public debate as craven politicians demand we "do something" in the wake of the inexplicable attacks.
According to Democrats, "doing something" means destroying traditional, good and responsible gun culture in America through "universal background checks." They want to do this by making it illegal to pass family firearms to future generations. Anti-Second Amendment advocates have also demanded a ban on semi-automatic weapons (which is essentially every firearm in America), a ban on "high capacity" magazines, due process violating Red Flag laws, confiscation and more. Some 2020 Democrat presidential candidates, like Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, want to throw gun owners in prison.
President Trump gave an address to the nation from the White House earlier this month where touted Red Flag laws. During remarks to reporters he said "frankly, we need intelligent background checks."
....mentally ill or deranged people. I am the biggest Second Amendment person there is, but we all must work together for the good and safety of our Country. Common sense things can be done that are good for everyone!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 9, 2019
According to the NRA, President Trump assured the organization during a thirty minute long phone call Tuesday afternoon he isn't going after Second Amendment rights.
I spoke to the president today. We discussed the best ways to prevent these types of tragedies. @realDonaldTrump is a strong #2A President and supports our Right to Keep and Bear Arms! – Wayne LaPierre— NRA (@NRA) August 20, 2019
During remarks to reporters yesterday, President Trump warned of a "slippery slope" when it comes to new gun control measures.
"We are in very meaningful discussions with the Democrats. And I think the Republicans are very unified. We are very strong on our Second Amendment. The Democrats are not strong at all on the Second Amendment. I would say they’re weak on the Second Amendment, and we have to be careful of that," Trump said when asked if he would support gun control bills already passed by the House. "The Democrats would, I believe -- I think they’d give up the Second Amendment. And the people that -- a lot of the people that put me where I am are strong believers in the Second Amendment -- and I am, also. And we have to be very careful about that. You know, they call it the “slippery slope,” and all of the sudden, everything gets taken away. We’re not going to let that happen."
In the meantime, Congress is still back home for August recess and will return to Capitol Hill in September.
As an aside, Mr. LaPierre. Show some magnanimity and grace and resign any association or profit from the NRA. Your greed has left the entire organization suspect with its members and, since the left has admitted their intent to erase the 2nd, we need all the strength we can muster.
Do the right thing. Don’t be a jerk.
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Hear, hear!
Someone led him to believe that the people loved him so much they wouldn’t be that upset about it. They were wrong... It was a no go zone.
1000% AGREED!!!
Not even a matter of “Expect to lose the rest” The very instant the Second Amendment is gone, the rest are gone. Like you say, that’s why the left wants it first.
The NRA is too wimpy on gun control.
I’ve come to believe the liberals need a certain level of violence in this country. They’re willing to accept a certain level of killing to further their political agenda.
The left puts zero value on human life, or moral value. Everything is about political power and the riches and spoils it brings. A party that not only condones, but celebrates unlimited abortions, marginalizes pedophilia, and celebrates sexual perversity,will also celebrate mass killings, as long as it can be used as political leverage. Never disarm in the face of that. When it becomes time to bury the weapons, it will also be time to dig them up...
Meh, I dunno how much I trust the NRA saying something like this... Has GOA or JPFO or TSRA confirmed this?
Stop peeing your pants, there's no indication he will.......Sheesh!
I don't recall Trump giving us any red flag rules. Did I miss some press release? Maybe you could post one that wasn't some fake crap from the MSM.
He is anti 2A.
You are full of crap......I'm not even going to attempt to argue with you on this one....
The MSM is having a field day with you idiots as you fall for their divide and conquer formulas..........
Did you not get the memo on the bumpstock ban that turned five hundred thousand Trump voters into potential felons? Those voters will be staying home and that is the best case scenario. This ban was literally the worst political move on the second amendment in recent history. It also sets precedent for very serious attacks on the 2nd amendment by the next dem administration. This ban set precedent where the definition of the text of law can be interpreted to mean anything. We are now at a point where a toaster oven could be deemed an automatic weapon. So yes there is every indication the President could sign a bill if he does not get enough pushback.
Your full of crap is not a reasonable defense. Did Donald trump sign more anti 2A than Obama, y or n, did he sign a bumpstock ban y or n,,, did he get out early calling for red flag rules.. y or n.
Will a ores, who has signed more gun legislation than Obama sign more...
that is a reasonable question that deserves an answer before a vote.
Have you communicated with POTUS?
Share your thoughts with him at https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/
I have not done that but I will. Thank you for the link!
Each of us needs to let POTUS know our views and beliefs on this subject and others!
You are most welcome for the link, BTW.
Forgot to say that in my other post.
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