Some of you might remember the post I did last week asking some questions about endorsements in the Altmire/Hart race in Pennsylvania’s fourth congressional district. I received a response from Kim Stolfer, who heads up FOAC. Kim has given me the green light to publish his response, which will do so in its entirety. It’s rather long, so I’ll put it beneath a “more” link below. I encourage everyone to read.
Month: September 2008
Gun Ban Obama
Just in case you haven’t seen it on the numerous other gun blogs that have linked it, NRA-PVF has a web site up dedicated to setting the record straight on Barack Obama.
Why is the Philadelphia Daily News …
… even wasting ink printing nonsense like this:
If McCain wins, look for a full-fledged race and class war, fueled by a deflated and depressed country, soaring crime, homelessness – and hopelessness!
As SayUncle said, “And gun nuts are the crazy ones?” Up until now, I’ve thought the media wants Obama to win badly, but seeing how unhinged they’ve gotten lately, I’m left to wonder if they want him to go down in flames. Might make for better headlines.
Blue Dog Support of Obama
Bitter talks about how far Blue Dogs should go in their support of Obama. I agree with her that Schweitzer and Tester are actively trying to pull the wool over the eyes of Montana gun owners in covering up Obama’s awful record on gun rights:
The only really blatant examples of number four that I’ve seen have been in Montana. I don’t know why that is, unless Obama is really making a play for that state. I hope that the voters there will make sure to remember these false claims about Obama being fine with guns when his ATF starts closing down more of their gun dealers and he requests a gun ban on his desk after the first shooting with national attention. When the Blue Dogs start actively lying to their constituents over something as well documented as Obama’s anti-gun record of public statements and policy ideas, it’s time for them to go. They are no longer working to serve the voters who put them there.
That’s pretty much the skinny of it. I hope NRA will think about this when it comes to endorsement time.
Progressive Misogyny
They don’t call them the nutroots for nothing. The lefty blogosphere has come absolutely unhinged since Sarah Palin was selected as the Vice Presidential pick. Even other Democrats are noticing it:
A woman enters the presidential race and suddenly the progressive mission is to shame and mortify Sarah Palin, her children, her husband, and every woman who has ever found herself in a similar situation. And then no one will ever vote for Sarah Palin again because she’s a slut!?!?
I agree, it’s pretty atrocious. And now the focus is shifting to Bristol Palin, and her pregnancy. Rightwingprof has a lot more. I also like this comment at TGW:
It really does get better. The “evidence” being trotted out for the pregnancy coverup is a family photo in which teenage Bristol is less than anorexically thin. “She’s got a pouch! Look at the hooters on that girl!” they scream.
Fellas? I’ve been pregnant and that’s not a pregnancy belly. It’s a normal female body. It’s obviously been a while since those internet-porn wankers have seen one.
Yep.
Quebec’s Response to Dawson College Shooting
Some additional provincial restrictions on firearms, and a program to ensure that folks report suspicious activity, whatever that might be, to the gestapo authorities:
The law bans the possession of firearms in schools and daycare centres and on public and school transportation.
Fines for contravening the law forbidding firearm possession on those premises range from $500 to $5,000.
That’s great. I’m sure that’ll deter people who are planning a mass killing spree.
Under the new rules, teachers, gun-club owners, and public-transit and health-care workers are also required to report suspicious behaviour relating to firearms, even if it contradicts doctor-patient or any other confidentiality.
Further, there will be mandatory supervision of target practice where restricted and banned firearms are in use.
Wendy Cukier of the Coalition for Gun Control says the new provincial law is a step in the right direction.
It’s just a step in the right direction. It won’t be enough until Canadians can’t own anything more dangerous than a BB gun. Of course, they’ll be coming for that eventually too.
Seeking Input from Sportsmen
The Governor’s Advisory Council is looking for opinions from Pennsylvania sportsmen on how to improve the hunting experience in our state. My suggestion would be Sunday hunting, and lowering of fees for out of state residents.
Pennsylvania dropped its ban on Sunday fishing in 1937, and other blue laws, such as those limiting the sale of liquor and beer, have been greatly relaxed. With the exception of car sales, hunting remains the only activity that’s restricted on Sunday in Pennsylvania.
Seems silly to me. If it helps slow the decline in hunting, it seems like a no brainer. Hunting is big money for Pennsylvania, which is why even Ed Rendell is worried about it’s decline. Look how much trouble states like New Jersey have with wildlife management, since it’s almost entirely destroyed its hunting and shooting culture? It would be a pity if that happened here.
McCain is Many Things
But I wouldn’t go so far as to classify him as anti-gun. Here’s John McCain’s two major sins when it comes to gun rights:
- He supports regulating private sales.
- He was a lead sponsor of the Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform Act which makes it more difficult for second amendment activists, or any other advocacy group, to defeat incumbent politicians.
That’s basically it. He was voting against assault weapons bans when it wasn’t popular to do so. He’s bringing young, pro-gun reformers like Jindal, Palin and Pawlenty onto the national stage, which will enable them to be future leaders in Republican politics. Would you listen to guy that says something like this:
And I believe Gun Owners of America. I believe Larry Pratt. He has never lied to me. He has never told me one thing, done another and then changed his mind. John McCain has – often. And he does it on all the important issues of the day – from immigration to tax cuts to abortion.
Well, you just ruined any credibility you might have had. GOA does exaggerate and mislead. It’s been docuemnted here more than a few times. Our choice this election is not a panacea, but McCain is no better or worse than other Presidents gun owners have gotten behind. They were all imperfect, and we managed to make progress while each of them have been in office. That progress could likely come to a screeching halt, even reverse itself, if Obama is allowed to occupy the White House with an overwhelmingly Democratic congress run by the likes of Nancy Pelosi. That’s the reality we’re facing if gun owners follow Farah’s advice. If gun owners want better representation at the national level, sitting this one out isn’t how to get it. Let’s keep Obama out of the White House, and then hopefully we’ll get a chance to see some of this new blood run for national office.
Why Gun Control Fails
Because Americans generally don’t support it when faced with the stark reality of a temporary breakdown in law and order.
Charlie Marshall, a towboat captain who plans to watch over his home in Gretna, had a bleaker view of local law enforcement abilities.
“If the cops are looting, who’s going to protect my ass?” he asked.
After Katrina, some police officers were spotted taking basic supplies from stores, and, in isolated cases, items that didn’t appear necessary for survival.
Though frustrated after having his purchase of a .22-caliber rifle delayed by a routine background check, Marshall still had several boxes of bullets and buckshot for his shotgun and 9 mm pistol.
I would say if he’s got the shotgun and 9mm pistol the .22 rifle isn’t going to add much, unless it’s a sacrificial gun to turn over to the NOPD in the event they start confiscating firearms again.
Hope that we can all be one big happy …
… gun hating family. New Jersey State Senator Sandra Bolden hopes that one gun a month will spread to neighboring states. What part of “No” didn’t she understand?